Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam dam
Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam
The Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam in Plainfield, New Hampshire, is a vital structure managed by the local government for water resource management. Built in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches over 400 feet in length. It serves a primary purpose of managing sewage and water storage, with a maximum capacity of 9 acre-feet.
The dam is regulated by the NHDES DAM BUREAU and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment in 2016 deemed it satisfactory. The dam's risk assessment is classified as high, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential threats.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam presents an intriguing case study in local government water infrastructure. Its location in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, and its significance in sewage and water storage make it a critical piece of the region's water management system. With its history, design, and risk assessment, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of the intersection between infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and public safety in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ottauquechee River At North Hartland | 394 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At West Lebanon | 6,790 cfs | → |
| Sugar River At West Claremont | 431 cfs | → |
| White River At West Hartford | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village | 16 cfs | → |
| Black River At North Springfield | 228 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
- Connecticut River Boat Launch
- Mascoma Lake Boat Launch
- George Pond Boat Launch
- Crystal Lake Boat Launch
- Mcdaniels Marsh Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Quechee State Park
- Mt. Ascutney State Park
- Velvet Rocks Shelter
- Ascutney Mt Stone Hut
- Storrs Pond Rec Area
- Campsite 5
Fishing spots
Track Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon 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 Significant 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 Meriden Village Sewage Lagoon Dam.