Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike dam
Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike
Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike, located in Ludlow, Vermont, is a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along Jewell Brook. This earth dike, completed in 1970, stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 325 feet, providing vital protection for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a storage capacity of 397 acre-feet, this dike plays a significant role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flood risks in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, the Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and overall condition. As of the last assessment in August 2019, the dike was rated as satisfactory with a low hazard potential. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, the dike also offers recreational opportunities for the community, showcasing its multifaceted importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Windsor County, Vermont.
With its strategic location and effective design, the Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike stands as a testament to proactive flood control measures in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this dike play a critical role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential flood events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of such infrastructure is key to promoting sustainable water management practices and enhancing resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Dike -- 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 Dike.
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 Dike 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 Dike
Where does the data for Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike 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 Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike.