Lazy Tom dam
Lazy Tom
Lazy Tom is a private rockfill dam located on Lazy Tom Stream in Piscataquis, Maine. Built in 1900 for recreational purposes, the dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a hydraulic height of 6 feet and a length of 100 feet. It has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet.
Despite its age, Lazy Tom has a low hazard potential and is currently in a "not rated" condition assessment. While the dam is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency and undergoes regular inspections, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment are currently unknown. With its scenic surroundings and historical significance, Lazy Tom serves as a tranquil recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the Lazy Tom Stream.
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 Lazy Tom -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis River At Blanchard | 158 cfs | → |
| North Branch Penobscot River Nr Pittston Farm | 237 cfs | → |
| Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village | 113 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At The Forks | 696 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft | 352 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Medford | 1,930 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lazy Tom.
Boat launches
- Kineo Dock Road Rockwood
- Poulin Road Maine
- State Route 6 Maine
- Burnham Pond Road Maine
- Jackman Road 1139, Rockwood
- Maine
Campgrounds
- Jewett Cove
- Salmon Island
- Casey's Spencer Bay Camps
- Beach Haven Campsite
- Lily Bay State Park
- Horserace Campground
Paddle runs
- Lobster Lake To Confluence With West Branch
- Headwaters To Mouth At West Branch Pleasant River
- Golden Road Bridge (Approx. 2 Miles Below Lobster Stream) To Confluence With Pine Stream
- Ambajejus Falls To The End Of North And South Twin Lakes
- Kennebec Gorge
- Headwaters To Confluence With Penobscot River, East Branch
Track Lazy Tom in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lazy Tom
Where does the data for Lazy Tom 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 Lazy Tom.