Said dam
Said
Said, located in Rutland, Vermont, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1968 for recreational purposes on the Glen Lake-TR river. The dam stands at 32 feet high with a length of 115 feet, providing a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, Said is in poor condition and was last inspected in 2010, with a moderate risk assessment indicating the need for maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this water resource infrastructure.
Managed by the Vermont state agency DEC, Said has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its primary purpose is for recreation. The structure is primarily made of stone with rock and soil foundations, posing a moderate risk level that requires attention to prevent potential hazards. With a designer named as the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Said's outdated condition assessment in 2018 highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to address any structural deficiencies and ensure public safety.
In the care of the New York District USACE, Said is a crucial water resource serving the community of CASTLETON. The dam's associated structures remain at zero, reflecting its standalone nature for recreational use. As climate change impacts water resources, it is imperative for responsible agencies to prioritize the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure like Said to adapt to evolving environmental conditions and safeguard the surrounding area from potential risks associated with poor conditions and inadequate maintenance practices.
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 Said -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 352 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 643 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Pawlet | 215 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Said.
Boat launches
- Lhcs Road Hubbardton
- Sudbury
- Lake Road 4819, Benson
- Orwell
- Mount Independence Road Orwell
- Willowbrook Road Sudbury
Campgrounds
- Half Moon Pond State Park
- Bomoseen State Park
- Country Village Campground
- St. Catherine State Park
- Rogers Rock - Dec
- Silver Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- Headwaters To Woodstock, Vt
- South Wallington To Emerald Lake
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
More reservoirs
Track Said 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 Said
Where does the data for Said 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 Said.