Jewell Brook Site No. 3 dam
Jewell Brook Site No. 3
Located in Ludlow, Vermont, Jewell Brook Site No. 3, also known as Parker Brook, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure managed by the local government with oversight from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 65 feet and spans 650 feet along Parker Brook, providing significant storage capacity of 397 acre-feet to mitigate flooding in the area.
The dam's structural integrity is regularly inspected, with a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential due to its location. Despite its age, Jewell Brook Site No. 3 continues to play a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam remains a key component in the overall risk management strategy for the region, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
As a primary flood risk reduction structure in Windsor County, Vermont, Jewell Brook Site No. 3 not only safeguards local residents but also offers recreational opportunities in the area. With a focus on maintaining safety and functionality, this dam exemplifies the intersection between water resource management, climate resilience, and community well-being, highlighting the critical role of infrastructure in addressing environmental challenges and ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Jewell Brook Site No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At North Springfield | 228 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 45 cfs | → |
| Sugar River At West Claremont | 431 cfs | → |
| Williams River Near Rockingham Vt | 144 cfs | → |
| West River At Jamaica | 221 cfs | → |
| Saxtons River At Saxtons River | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jewell Brook Site No. 3.
Boat launches
- Fishing Access Road Ludlow
- Vt 100 Plymouth
- Ice House Road Londonderry
- Connecticut River Boat Launch
- Winhall Station Road Londonderry
- Gale Meadow Road Londonderry
Campgrounds
- Greendale Campground
- Greendale
- Horseshoe Acres Campground
- 279 Campsite
- 279a Site #1
- Calvin Coolidge State Park
Fishing spots
Track Jewell Brook Site No. 3 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 Jewell Brook Site No. 3
Where does the data for Jewell Brook Site No. 3 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 High 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 Jewell Brook Site No. 3.