Branch Mallego Brook Dam dam
Branch Mallego Brook Dam
Branch Mallego Brook Dam, located in Barrington, New Hampshire, is a local government-owned structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond. Built in 1935, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 123 feet, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Situated on the TR Bellamy River, the dam's purpose is vital for water resource management in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and possible rehabilitation. The last inspection in September 2015 revealed this, indicating a moderate risk level. With a drainage area of 2.44 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 551 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage. It is regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau, ensuring compliance with state regulations and permitting.
Branch Mallego Brook Dam's location in Strafford County, New Hampshire, underscores its significance in the region's water infrastructure. With its historical significance and functional importance, this dam serves as a vital resource for the community and underscores the ongoing need for proper management and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Branch Mallego Brook Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Isinglass R At Rochester Neck Rd | 53 cfs | → |
| Cocheco River Near Rochester | 97 cfs | → |
| Oyster River Near Durham | 11 cfs | → |
| Lamprey River Near Newmarket | 119 cfs | → |
| Winnicut River At Greenland | 17 cfs | → |
| Exeter River At Haigh Road | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Branch Mallego Brook Dam.
Boat launches
- Swains Lake Boat Launch
- Canaan Back Road Barrington
- Cathy Schiro O'Brien Cross Country Running Trail Dover
- Willand Pond Boat Launch
- Baxter Lake Boat Launch
- Oyster River Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Old Stage Campground
- Saddleback Campground
- Remote Campsite
- Tidewater Campground
- Green Tops Campground
- Windham Town Forest Tent Platforms
Track Branch Mallego Brook Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Branch Mallego Brook Dam
Where does the data for Branch Mallego Brook Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Branch Mallego Brook Dam.