Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon dam
Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon
The Town of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon is a gravity dam located in New Castle, Delaware, near the Deep Creek-Os river. This lagoon serves as a crucial water resource facility for the local government, with a storage capacity of 462 acre-feet and a surface area of 60 acres. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, with its last assessment conducted in July 2008.
Constructed with a height of 12.89 feet and a length of 2600 feet, the Town of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. It is primarily used for wastewater treatment purposes and does not have a spillway. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam is associated with high risks and is closely monitored for any potential hazards. Additionally, the dam does not have a designated emergency action plan in place as of the latest data update in May 2021.
Overall, the Town of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon is a significant infrastructure for water management in the area, despite its high risk potential. With a fair condition assessment and a storage capacity of 462 acre-feet, this gravity dam serves as a critical component of the local government's water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of facilities like this lagoon are essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of water systems in the region.
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 Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Tributary At Middletown | 1 cfs | → |
| Blackbird Creek At Blackbird | 1 cfs | → |
| Christina River At Coochs Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Unicorn Branch Near Millington | 15 cfs | → |
| Big Elk Creek At Elk Mills | 26 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek At Newark | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Stave Landing Road New Castle County
- Fredericktown Boat Ramp
- Port Herman Drive 92, Cecil County
- Collins Beach Road New Castle County
- Officers Row New Castle County
- Woodland Beach Road 7414, Kent County
Campgrounds
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Sandy Hill Camp
- Camp Rodney
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Dover Afb Military
- Ramblewood
Fishing spots
Track Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon
Where does the data for Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon 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 High 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 Town Of Middletown Wastewater Lagoon.