Mcintosh Pond dam
Mcintosh Pond
Mcintosh Pond, located in Royalton, Vermont, is a state-regulated water resource with a primary purpose of recreation. Constructed in 1964 by the design firm Haley & Ward, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 485 feet, creating a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Situated on the White River, Mcintosh Pond covers a surface area of 23 acres and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in Windsor County.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of June 2020, Mcintosh Pond is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every three years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2017. Although the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are unspecified, its state jurisdiction and permitting ensure that regulatory standards are met to maintain the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource.
Managed by the state of Vermont, Mcintosh Pond offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy boating, fishing, and other leisure activities. Despite its modest size and limited storage capacity, the dam provides valuable recreational opportunities and serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem along the White River. As climate and water resource enthusiasts explore the details of Mcintosh Pond, they can appreciate its role in balancing human recreation with environmental stewardship in the scenic region of Windsor County.
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 Mcintosh Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River At West Hartford | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Ayers Brook At Randolph | 69 cfs | → |
| Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village | 16 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At West Lebanon | 7,890 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River At North Hartland | 458 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcintosh Pond.
Boat launches
- Sanders Road Bethel
- Connecticut River Boat Launch
- Post Pond Boat Launch
- Rood Pond Road Williamstown
- Vt 12 Brookfield
- Mascoma Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Silver Lake State Park
- Forest Campsite With Stream & Fire Ring
- Patchen's Point
- Campsite 15
- Campsite 14
- Campsite 16
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
- Headwaters To Woodstock, Vt
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
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Track Mcintosh Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Mcintosh Pond
Where does the data for Mcintosh 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.
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