Farrel dam
Farrel
Farrel, also known as La Fleche, is a state-owned dam located in Addison, Vermont, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Constructed in 1958 by E.W. Culver, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 360 feet. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, Farrel plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Farrel is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not being assessed for its condition, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 10 years. The surrounding Dead Creek-TR river stream benefits from the presence of Farrel, providing essential habitat for fish and wildlife in the region.
With its strategic location and purpose, Farrel serves as a vital component in Vermont's water infrastructure, contributing to the conservation and protection of the local ecosystem. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can appreciate the significance of dams like Farrel in sustaining biodiversity and promoting ecological balance in 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 Farrel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 45 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 161 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,360 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 108 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 322 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farrel.
Boat launches
- Vt 17 Addison
- Button Bay Public Boat Access
- Vt 125 Addison
- Port Henry Boat Launch
- Bridge Road Essex County
- Westport Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Button Bay State Park
- Dar State Park
- D.A.R State Park
- Port Henry Village Campground
- Crown Point - Dec
- Bulwagga Bay Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
More reservoirs
Track Farrel in the Snoflo app
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About Farrel
Where does the data for Farrel 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 Farrel.