South Stream Pond dam
South Stream Pond
South Stream Pond, also known as Morgan, is a picturesque reservoir located in Pownal, Vermont. Managed by the Department of Fish & Wildlife, this state-owned water resource offers a tranquil setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The earth dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 400 feet, was completed in 1958 and provides a storage capacity of 429 acre-feet for the surrounding area.
With a drainage area of 5.26 square miles, South Stream Pond plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and supporting wildlife habitats in Bennington County. The dam is regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring proper maintenance and inspections to uphold its fair condition and low hazard potential. While primarily used for recreation, the pond serves as a valuable water resource in the region, highlighting the intersection of environmental conservation and public enjoyment.
Despite its modest size, South Stream Pond stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management in Vermont. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the careful stewardship of such reservoirs becomes increasingly vital. By providing a space for both leisure and ecological functions, South Stream Pond exemplifies the potential for harmonious coexistence between human activity and environmental preservation.
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 South Stream Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River At Williamstown | 76 cfs | → |
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 181 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Williamstown | 195 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 930 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River At Adams | 69 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River At Charlemont | 294 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Stream Pond.
Boat launches
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
- Pine Ridge Drive 27, Pownal
- Ashton Avenue North Adams
- State Fishing Access North Bennington
- Fairview Avenue 298, Wilmington
- Somerset
Campgrounds
- Sherman Brook Campsite
- Clarksburg State Park
- Woodford State Park
- Historic Valley
- Red Mill Brook
- Stoney Ledge Group Site
Track South Stream 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 South Stream Pond
Where does the data for South Stream 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 South Stream Pond.