Rutland City Reservoir dam
Rutland City Reservoir
Rutland City Reservoir, located in Rutland Town, Vermont, is a vital water supply structure owned by the local government. Built in 1954 by Whitman & Howard, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a storage capacity of 296 acre-feet. The reservoir, situated on East Creek-TR, serves as a primary source of water for the region, with a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Rutland City Reservoir is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced in accordance with state guidelines. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, but its condition assessment is deemed satisfactory. With a hydraulic height of 41 feet and a structural height of 48 feet, the reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water security for the surrounding communities.
Despite its age, Rutland City Reservoir remains a dependable water resource infrastructure, meeting the water supply needs of the area. With regular inspections and maintenance, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, highlighting the importance of proper management and oversight in safeguarding our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Rutland City Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 643 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 51 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 352 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Pawlet | 215 cfs | → |
| Ayers Brook At Randolph | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rutland City Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Chittenden Dam Access Road Chittenden
- Sudbury
- Willowbrook Road Sudbury
- Lhcs Road Hubbardton
- Vt 100 Plymouth
- Kinni Kinnic Lane Poultney
Campgrounds
- Gifford Woods State Park
- Chittenden Brook
- Chittenden Brook Campground
- Half Moon Pond State Park
- Calvin Coolidge State Park
- Bomoseen State Park
Fishing spots
Track Rutland City Reservoir 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 Rutland City Reservoir
Where does the data for Rutland City Reservoir 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 High 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 Rutland City Reservoir.