Peacham Pond dam
Peacham Pond
Peacham Pond, located in Peacham, Vermont, is a picturesque water body with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1930. Managed by a public utility, this hydroelectric facility serves multiple purposes including recreation and energy generation. The dam, primarily made of earth with stone core types, stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 795 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 5096 acre-feet, Peacham Pond covers a surface area of 331 acres and has a drainage area of 3.43 square miles.
This significant dam on Sucker Brook boasts a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 22 feet. While its condition assessment is not rated, Peacham Pond has a hazard potential that is deemed significant. The last inspection conducted on the dam dates back to 1989 with a scheduled frequency of every 10 years. Despite not being state-regulated, the facility plays a crucial role in the region's water resource management and contributes to the environmental sustainability of the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the unique features of Peacham Pond and its contribution to both hydroelectric power generation and recreational activities. As an integral part of the landscape in Caledonia County, Vermont, this dam showcases the intersection of human ingenuity with natural resources. With its history dating back nearly a century, Peacham Pond continues to be a focal point for water enthusiasts and environmental advocates alike, showcasing the balance between harnessing water resources and preserving the natural beauty of the region.
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 Peacham Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Passumpsic River At Passumpsic | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Pope Brook (Site W-3) Nr. N. Danville | 9 cfs | → |
| Sleepers River (Site W-5) Near St. Johnsbury | 98 cfs | → |
| North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville | 285 cfs | → |
| Wells River At Wells River | 241 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Wells River | 5,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peacham Pond.
Boat launches
- Peacham Pond Boat Ramp
- Molly's Pond Boat Launch
- Camp Road Peacham
- Taylor Road Peacham
- Harveys Hollow Road Peacham
- North Pond Road Walden
Campgrounds
- New Discovery State Park
- Big Deer State Park
- Stillwater State Park
- Ricker Pond State Park
- Sugar Ridge Rv Resort
- Elmore State Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
More reservoirs
Track Peacham Pond 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 Peacham Pond
Where does the data for Peacham Pond 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 Significant 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 Peacham Pond.