Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam dam
Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam
Lcs Settling Ponds 4 and 5 Dam, located in Lebanon, New Hampshire, serves as a crucial water management structure along the TR Connecticut River. This private-owned dam, completed in 1980, stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 700 feet. While primarily classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, it boasts a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.4 acres, making it a significant asset for water resource enthusiasts.
Despite being labeled as a low hazard potential structure with a high risk assessment rating, Lcs Settling Ponds 4 and 5 Dam has not been formally rated for its condition as of yet. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Dam Bureau oversees the state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this dam, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3 cubic feet per second and no spillway, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and flows along the Connecticut River.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience would find Lcs Settling Ponds 4 and 5 Dam to be a fascinating case study. As a vital component in the local water infrastructure, this dam serves multiple purposes, including flood control and sediment retention. Its location in Grafton County, New Hampshire, underlines its importance in maintaining the ecological balance of the region, making it a noteworthy site for further study and observation for those passionate about water resource management and climate adaptation.
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 Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River At West Lebanon | 6,790 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River At North Hartland | 394 cfs | → |
| White River At West Hartford | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village | 16 cfs | → |
| Sugar River At West Claremont | 431 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam.
Boat launches
- Connecticut River Boat Launch
- Mascoma Lake Boat Launch
- George Pond Boat Launch
- Crystal Lake Boat Launch
- Mcdaniels Marsh Boat Launch
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam
Where does the data for Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 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 Lcs Settling Ponds 4 And 5 Dam.