New Town Lagoon 03 dam
New Town Lagoon 03
New Town Lagoon 03 is a water resource managed by the local government in North Dakota, specifically the Mountrail County. Designed by Wagner Construction, Inc., this lagoon is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC) and holds a state permit for operation and inspection. With a dam height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 118.2 acre-feet, this lagoon serves a primary purpose classified as "Other" and covers a surface area of 10.9 acres.
The condition of New Town Lagoon 03 is currently assessed as "Not Rated," with an undetermined hazard potential. Despite lacking specific details on inspection dates and emergency preparedness measures, the lagoon remains under state jurisdiction and enforcement. With no associated structures or modifications reported, the lagoon's risk management and mitigation strategies are marked as incomplete, suggesting a need for further assessment and planning to ensure its long-term sustainability and functionality.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in New Town Lagoon 03 can delve into the intricacies of its design, operation, and regulatory oversight. With a focus on surface area, storage capacity, and hazard potential, this lagoon presents a case study in local government water management practices. As efforts to assess and improve its condition continue, the lagoon serves as a critical piece of North Dakota's water infrastructure, highlighting the intersection of environmental stewardship and community resilience 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 New Town Lagoon 03 -- 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 | 26 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Nr Watford City | 37 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 03.
Track New Town Lagoon 03 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 03
Where does the data for New Town Lagoon 03 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 03.