New Town Lagoon 04 dam
New Town Lagoon 04
New Town Lagoon 04 is a water resource managed by the local government in Mountrail, North Dakota, under the oversight of the North Dakota State Water Commission. Constructed by Wagner Construction, Inc., this lagoon serves a primary purpose not specified in the data but is associated with a storage capacity of 182.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 17.9 acres. With a dam height of 11 feet, the lagoon's hazard potential is currently undetermined, and its condition assessment is labeled as "Not Rated."
Despite lacking certain details such as the year of completion and specific dam types, New Town Lagoon 04's significance lies in its role as a water management infrastructure within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The lagoon's inspection frequency, emergency action plan status, and risk management measures are also unspecified in the available data, prompting further inquiry into the facility's operational and safety protocols. As a site situated in a region susceptible to climate variations and water resource challenges, understanding and monitoring New Town Lagoon 04's condition is essential for safeguarding its function and the surrounding environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, New Town Lagoon 04 presents an intriguing case study in local water management practices and infrastructure development. The absence of certain data points regarding the lagoon's operation and safety protocols underscores the importance of transparent and comprehensive reporting in ensuring the resilience of such critical infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, initiatives to assess and enhance the resilience of facilities like New Town Lagoon 04 are vital for adapting to future challenges and maintaining the sustainability of water systems in North Dakota and beyond.
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 New Town Lagoon 04 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E. Fork Shell Creek Nr Parshall | 13 cfs | → |
| Bear Den Creek Nr Mandaree | 7 cfs | → |
| Deepwater Creek At Mouth Nr Raub | 4 cfs | → |
| White Earth River At White Earth | 25 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Nr Watford City | 38 cfs | → |
| Des Lacs River At Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Town Lagoon 04.
Track New Town Lagoon 04 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 New Town Lagoon 04
Where does the data for New Town Lagoon 04 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 Undetermined 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 New Town Lagoon 04.