The small red dots represent individual readings taken in 2021. 0000001265 00000 n Deep water phosphorus values were not significantly above surface water phosphorus values indicating that phosphorus recycling was not an issue for the North Basin in 2021. The warmest ocean temperature in Maine today is 45.5F (in Monhegan), and the coldest sea temperature is 39.6F (Bucksport). Boaters should also inspect their crafts before entering the lake for millfoil, a growing problem in New England lakes. Working with the Maine Association of Conservation Districts and Maine Department of Environmental Protection, LEA helped compile, organize and write a TMDL for Long Lake. The Middle Basins long-term clarity trend is stable, indicating neither deeper nor shallower Secchi readings over time. Colored areas represent the long-term range of values, from minimum to maximum. This graph shows temperature at different depths in the north basin of Long Lake. Visiting Cross Lake today serves as a reminder that Maines beautiful inland waters require continued evaluation and protection to maintain the states treasured natural resources. The famous author, E.B. View live data from LEAs Long Lake Buoy in the North Basin of the Lake from May-November. A favorite spot for young children, the sand beach is often sprinkled with brightly colored buckets and shovels. 0.81 0.77 caww01. The most notable features at Norway Lake Beach are several semi-private swim areas hidden among tall pines along the shoreline path toward the boat ramp. Because they are often coarse with ample pore space, there is low runoff potential and water will not usually pool on them. xb```f``b`b`vbb@ !rl (More Info), The value given is a total predicted for the previous 3 hrs and includes the time of the forecast being looked at. Long Pond (Belgrade, Mt. Long-term median flow 1/14 St. John River Basin: 01010000: St. John River at Ninemile Bridge, Maine Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine : 01/14 02:00 EST : 3.42 : 752 : 261 : 01021000: St. Croix River at Baring, Maine : 01/14 02:30 EST : Maines freshwater provides pleasures beyond pure scenery. Suitable coldwater fish habitat was present through mid-June. 0 The natural five hundred-foot sand beach graces the shore of Sebec Lakes South Cove. (More Info), When we measure for forecast air pressure we are normally doing this relative to a certain height and most commonly relative to Mean Sea Level. Long Lake is the story's opening setting, as well as origin of the mysterious mist. Some time ago, we published a collection of some spectacular aerial videos of 26 Maine lakes, all captured by drones and published on YouTube or Facebook. The average color reading for 2021 was 25.1 SPU, indicating that water in Long Lakes middle basin is highly colored. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! 2021 average water clarity was within the moderately clear range. Thick cover shades this short walk amidst the scent of pine needles and lake water. At 0 mg/L (anoxia), chemical changes at the sediment-water interface can enhance recycling of sediment phosphorus back into the water column. One of these is located in the Belgrade chain of lakes (it is fourth in the chain sequence). As water temperatures increased and deep water oxygen was consumed, coldwater fish habitat became unsuitable in July. xref A giant rock juts above the surface just beyond the swim area and often attracts kayakers and paddlers. 3 percent of soils in the watershed are type D soils. endstream endobj 14 0 obj<> endobj 15 0 obj<>/Encoding<>>>>> endobj 16 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 17 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<> endobj 19 0 obj<>stream Soils with a high water table, clay or other impervious layer near the surface are typically D soils. Deep water phosphorus values were not significantly above surface water phosphorus values indicating that phosphorus recycling was not an issue for the Middle Basin in 2021. This lake is 5.5 miles long with an average depth of twenty feet. There are 27 Long Ponds in Maine (and 6 Long Lakes). Rangeley and Farmington are each about twenty-eight miles in opposite directions. The North Basins long-term total phosphorus trend is stable, indicating neither more nor less phosphorus in the water over time. This effect is partially a result of beach erosion due to highly controversial water level regulation initiated in the late 1980s for the purpose of hydroelectric power. The lake is the site of many summer camps, including Camp Newfound, Camp Owatonna, Camp Takajo, and Camp Wildwood (actually located on nearby Wood's Pond). During the spring, temperature readings are close together and the lake is well-mixed. Click on any diamond to view the data. Roads, beaches and residential properties were worked on during the project. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | miles Long Lake Map Weather Forecast We strive to keep the information on LakeLubbers as accurate as possible. The canal's Songo Lock facilities still control Long Lake water level. Convenience, relaxed atmosphere, and refreshing water describe this sunny beach. The Kennebec Highlands (ME Bureau of Parks & Lands) lie to the west of the upper basin, while the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance manages lands along the southern basin (CLICK HERE for map). Statistics for 27 Dec (19812005) mean: 42 F , range: 39 F to 44 F. Water temperature (43 F) at Higgins Beach is really very cold. All rights reserved. The South Basins. Maine affords plenty of public access to inland waters for free or minimal fees. The small red dots represent individual readings taken in 2021. These charts display the values of water quality indicators for this lake, compared to the range of values seen across all of Maines surveyed lakes . U.S. Geological Survey Phosphorus: The Middle Basins 2021 average phosphorus concentration was within the moderate range. Picnic tables are spread out among the trees and two are covered in the event of rain. Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots. 0000000868 00000 n The average deep water phosphorus value was not significantly above surface water phosphorus values, which suggests phosphorus recycling is not problematic. long-term clarity trend is stable, indicating neither deeper nor shallower Secchi readings over time. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. The beach suggests a canyon laying below the jutting ledges of Beech Mountain on the west and the looming ridges of Acadia and St. Sauveur Mountains on the east. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Some of the best places to hit the beach in Maine are inland. Long-term trend analysis indicates chlorophyll concentrations in Long Lakes south basin are decreasing, total phosphorus concentrations are decreasing, and clarity readings are stable. Yellow diamonds display the mean values for this lake, as averaged across all sampling sites. 58 percent of soils in the watershed are type C soils. have mostly dry days although Friday 20th and Monday 23rd are likely to see a significant amount of rain or snow. Plenty of shade is available under a string of ancient trees parallel to the water. 2021 average water clarity was within the moderately clear range. Lake or reser-voir elev-ation, NAVD, feet Lake or reser-voir elev-ation, NGVD, feet St. Croix River Basin: 01018900: West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream, Maine : 12/30 06:00 EST : 299.66 - Below are the cities and resorts in Maine with the values of water temperature today and yesterday. Echo Lake is cuddled into the interior of Acadia National Park on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island halfway between Somesville and Southwest Harbor. This graph shows the 6-hour moving average value for the chlorophyll sensor at 3 m (9.8 ft). Historic Shaker Village and the Poland Spring House are both nearby. The South Basins long-term total phosphorus trend is decreasing, indicating less phosphorus in the water over time. Despite the weak sunshine, the air will feel like -7.0 C, so that even wearing a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots it will be difficult to stay warm in the sea at Long Sands today. 0000001173 00000 n An octagonal two-story building suggestive of a lighthouse, a relic from the parks past, marks the access point for the multi-use trail. Long Lake is home to many species of wildlife, which given the growing use of the lake for recreational purposes must be respected. Water clarity is top-notch and temperatures are cold even in late August. There are 27 Long Ponds in Maine (and 6 Long Lakes). Show a custom real-time summary table for one or more 0000000669 00000 n Long Lake middle basins surface water chlorophyll (ppb), phosphorus (ppb), and Secchi depth (meters) data comparison. Sea water temperature throughout Maine is not yet warm enough for swimming and does not exceed 68F. A TMDL is a detailed watershed report with land use information and phosphorus loading estimates for a specific lake. Suitable coldwater fish habitat was present through June. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! Facilities include modern bathrooms, changing areas and coin-operated showers. The large red dot represents At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around Long Lake is the home of fictional character David Drayton in Stephen King's 1980 novella, The Mist, which was made into a 2007 movie, The Mist. ow1JKsD~NP$w'\y2K:Ra^ Several large rocks emerge from the water a few feet from shoreline, great places for climbing, jumping, or sunbathing. 0000000747 00000 n Deep water phosphorus values were not significantly above surface water phosphorus values indicating that phosphorus recycling was not an issue for the Middle Basin in 2021. To get there, follow Route 153, locally called Greeleys Landing Road, about five miles north from Dover-Foxcroft. A nearby nature center offers wildlife exhibits and a summertime schedule of activities for kids. Water quality in Cross Lake has been vastly improved over the last decade due to extensive local and state work to meet EPA Clean Water Act requirements. Finding that water level usually takes observation around A forest of spruce, fir, pine, birch, aspen, and maple set the stage. The week will This graph shows dissolved oxygen concentration at different depths in the north basin of Long Lake. Despite the sunshine, even with a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots it will be difficult to stay comfortable in the sea for long today. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. The deep hole (106 ft / 32 m) is in the southern basin. Long Sands sea temperatures peak in the range 17 to 21C (63 to 70F) on around the 9th of August and are at their lowest on about the 1st of March, in the range 2 to 4C (36 to 39F). Full sun hits the beach mid-morning through evening. The sensor was changed on 7/29/2022. Lifeguards staff both ends of the beach during prime summer hours. Long Lake is an eleven-mile (18 km) lake between the towns of Naples, Maine, Bridgton, Maine and Harrison, Maine. Last year, Scott Williams (long-time LSM Executive Director) wrote a short article about the early years of VLMP and the treasure trove of Secchi data produced by volunteers. Water temperature (6.0 C) at Long Sands is really very cold. The chlorophyll average of 2.0 ppb falls into the low range. 2 percent of soils in the watershed are type C/D soils. The fluorescence response of algae cycles naturally through the day and those fluctuations are visible in the plot. Perfectly clear water is edged by a crescent-shaped sand beach on the lakes southwestern shore. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. The South Basins long-term clarity trend is stable, indicating neither deeper nor shallower Secchi readings over time. Wade out onto the sandbar at the west end of the beach that extends almost all the way to Thompson Point across the winding mouths of the Songo and Crooked rivers. The Middle Basins long-term total phosphorus trend is, 2021 average chlorophyll concentration was within the moderate range. This intersection of flowing water creates a gentle current that beckons swimmers to paddle upstream from rock to rock, and then enjoy an easy coast back down into flat water. Title: USGS Current Water Data for Maine During the spring, temperature readings are close together and the lake is well-mixed. Expect 0.0mm of precipitation over the past 3 hours. Water Level Control: Long Lake Water Level Committee Surface Area: 4,867 acres Normal Elevation (Full Pond): 269 feet Average Depth: 25 feet Maximum Depth: 59 feet Water Residence Time: 1.1 years Drainage Area: 115 sq. `Yv;`X=v0pw@ Shallow water extends far out making this beach especially suitable for children. Color ramps represent the range of values across all lakes. Vernon, Rome) is a 2,557-acre lake, divided into 2 distinct basins. Lifeguards man the roped-off swim area, and clean water beckons on a hot afternoon. %%EOF Color ramps represent the range of values across all lakes. These soils can be good places to site leach fields or infiltrate stormwater from a home or residence. 11 percent of soils in the watershed are type A soils. Natural dark sand and pebbles form a sizable beach. Area thickness increases as more measurements are reported at that value. Sebago is the second-largest lake in Maine after Moosehead, and the deepest, with depths over three hundred feet. Cedars dominate the well-defined day-use picnic and beach area providing fresh scents and shade under lush cover. Oxygen conditions in the 8-10 mg/L range indicate that water is saturated or nearly saturated with oxygen, depending on temperature. A superb modern playground is hidden in the shade beneath a thick canopy of tall pines. Full sunshine, combined with shallow water depths averaging twenty feet across this seven-mile lake, contributes to late-summer water temps that invite even the most cold sensitive for a dip. Oak Pond 0.49 miles west; Flynn Pond 1.20 miles west; Merrit Pond 1.63 miles west; Mic-Mac Pond 2.13 miles south; Spectacle Pond West 2.76 miles south; Spectacle Pond East 2.76 miles south; Spring Hole Pond 2.81 miles south; Pineo Pond 2.81 miles south; Bog Brook Flowage 2.82 miles west Customize table to display other current-condition parameters, West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream, Maine. Show custom graphs or tables for a series of recent data for The terrain slopes gently toward the water. The chlorophyll average of 2.5 ppb falls into the moderate range. Page Contact Information: Maine Water Data Maintainer URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/current?site_tp_cd=LK&PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,62615,62614 it is worth taking another look at some stats on the lake water quality data collected over the years. Real-time data typically are recorded at MyForecast is a comprehensive resource for online weather forecasts and reports for over 58,000 locations worldwide. Hundreds of picnic tables and grills pepper the grounds under the shade of mature white pines. document.write('&\#115;&\#116;&\#101;&\#119;&\#97;&\#114;&\#100;&\#115;@&\#108;&\#97;&\#107;'+''+'&\#101;&\#115;&\#116;&\#101;&\#119;&\#97;&\#114;&\#100;&\#115;&\#77;&\#69;.&\#111;&\#114;&\#103;<\/a>'); Understanding the Color Ramps & Column Charts . Shade, thin woods, and rocks along the edge furnish alternative places for relaxing out of the sun and fodder for fairy house construction. The canal's Songo Lock facilities still control Long Lake water level. Each November, Long Lake is drained by about three feet (0.91 m) so that melting snow does not cause a flood in the spring. The lake is the site of many summer camps, including Camp Newfound, Camp Owatonna, Camp Takajo, and Camp Wildwood (actually located on nearby Wood's Pond). The day label given represents the local day relative to the local time for the location you are looking at. To find out what the water temperature was in Maine any day over a period of the last ten years, select the month, Planning a vacation on the beach and want to enjoy the warm sea, choose the day of the year, region and the minimum comfortable sea/ocean temperature that interests you. Long Lake was created by receding glaciers, and has many coves and rocks. Catch a glimpse of Katahdin on this hilly ride out to the lake. C/D soils are a mix of these two soil types. The colored dots on this map depict streamflow conditions as a. 13 9 Branch Lake has a quiet essence, devoid of crowds and noise. Water clarity has been measured in this lake since 1970; the overall average Secchi depth during this period is 6.3 m (21 ft) - a value which is in the mid-range of surveyed Maine lakes. The small red dots represent individual readings taken in 2021. one or more stations. Deep water phosphorus values were not significantly above surface water phosphorus values indicating that phosphorus recycling was not an issue for the South Basin in 2021. Range Pond (pronounced to rhyme with sang) State Park is known for its beautiful one thousand-foot sandy beach on the northeast side of Lower Range Pond. Plenty of parking is available for beach goers and boat trailers. 2 percent of soils in the watershed are type B soils. Outhouses are near the beach area, and a full bathhouse is available on the park road about three quarters of a mile from the beach. The chlorophyll average of 2.4 ppb falls into the moderate range. Throughout the month of December daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 3C that's about 37F. Still, there is plenty of sand, and swimming is fantastic with crystal-clear water, plenty of shallow area, and warm water temperatures through August. Bring along a pair of field glasses to view the loons. A small wooded bluff extends to a point on the south end of the beach and provides excellent wildlife viewing within the cove. Area thickness increases as more measurements are reported at that value. Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine, 04009. 2021s average value. 0000000476 00000 n Much of the pond is relatively shallow and homothermous (summer water temperatures are similar from top to bottom). Changing facilities and clean flush toilets are situated at the far side of the parking lot near the ranger station. Photos (1) Today's Moody Beach sea temperature is 43 F. Parents can chill a notch or two knowing there is a lifeguard on duty, and kids can be entertained for hours splashing in a few inches of water or playing on the sand with gently lapping waves to fill moats and hand-dug ponds. The unique scent of piney woods and sweet fern merge along many rural roads leading to pristine inland beaches. They are usually made up silts and loams. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/current? The state owns 22,000 acres in the surrounding area including twenty-one miles of shoreline on Richardson and Mooselookmeguntic lakes, as well as frontage on several nearby ponds. Head north to the Crown of Maine and discover remote and picturesque Cross Lake, between Caribou and Fort Kent along Route 161. This road and waterfront property is owned by the Irving Company and includes a beach, picnic facilities, a boat launch, ample parking, and a primitive outhouse. Facilities include an outhouse and plenty of parking across the road from the boat launch. As we close out the 51st year of VLMP/LSM, it is worth taking another look at some stats on the lake water quality data collected over the years. Wading up into the brook along the edge makes for enjoyable exploring. Unsuitable coldwater fish habitat persisted through September. Long Lake supports a high quality black bass fishery and is one of the more popular lakes in southern Maine for bass angling tournaments. The large grassy lawn, picnic tables, grills, horseshoe pits, and swings provide the raw materials for an old-fashioned outdoor summer day in Maine. It is connected to Brandy Pond through the Chute River. Station Notes. 62614 Also indicated are the maximum and minimum water temperatures that were recorded this month for the last ten years. Average water temperatures reached 20.52 degrees Celsius (68.93 degrees Fahrenheit) that day, just 0.03C (0.05F) below the record set in 2012. Privacy As our lakes begin to freeze this winter, take another look at these videos, all taken during the open-water months. To view this collection, click on the image, below: We welcome suggestions for similar videos from other lakes in Maine. These soils are often associated with wetlands. Statewide Ground Water Real-Time Table. Here are some tallies *: Lakes of Maine - Water Quality - Long Pond - Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome, Kennebec, Maine Long Pond Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome, Kennebec, Maine MIDAS 5272 Water Quality
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