Ewell Pond dam
Ewell Pond
Ewell Pond, located in Peacham, Vermont, is a private water resource regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1930 for recreational purposes, this earthen dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 840 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area of 50 acres and drainage area of 3.1 square miles, Ewell Pond serves as a tranquil spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
The dam's condition assessment was rated as poor in 2011, with a low hazard potential. While it lacks a spillway and outlet gates, its construction from roller-compacted concrete and rock foundation ensures stability. The last inspection date in 2011 revealed a need for maintenance, highlighting the importance of regular assessments to ensure public safety and preserve the ecological balance of the surrounding East Peacham Brook-TR watershed.
With Congressman Peter Welch representing the area, Ewell Pond's historical significance and recreational value make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As discussions on dam safety and environmental conservation continue, monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to uphold the pond's integrity and safeguard its ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.
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 Ewell 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 | → |
| Wells River At Wells River | 241 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Wells River | 5,320 cfs | → |
| Moose River At Victory | 204 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ewell Pond.
Boat launches
- Taylor Road Peacham
- Harveys Hollow Road Peacham
- Camp Road Peacham
- Peacham Pond Boat Ramp
- Molly's Pond Boat Launch
- North Pond Road Walden
Campgrounds
- Sugar Ridge Rv Resort
- New Discovery State Park
- Big Deer State Park
- Stillwater State Park
- Ricker Pond State Park
- Crazy Horse Family Campground
Paddle runs
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
Track Ewell 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 Ewell Pond
Where does the data for Ewell 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 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 Ewell Pond.