Kimibakw dam
Kimibakw
Kimibakw, located in Morristown, Vermont, is a privately owned earth dam on the Sterling Brook-TR river. Built in 1964 by USDA NRCS, this recreational structure stands at 34 feet high and stretches 225 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to maintain safety standards. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 4 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Although Kimibakw has not been rated for its current condition, it has been inspected periodically since its last examination in May 1987. With a moderate risk assessment level of 3, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and sits on a foundation of rock and soil. Even though no emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps have been prepared, the structure remains under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies, ensuring necessary protocols are in place for any potential risks. Overall, Kimibakw serves as a vital recreational resource in Lamoille County, Vermont, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in maintaining dam safety and functionality.
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 Kimibakw -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Branch Little R Abv Bingham Falls Near Stowe | 18 cfs | → |
| Lamoille River At Johnson | 641 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Waterbury | 564 cfs | → |
| North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville | 166 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Moretown | 247 cfs | → |
| Winooski River At Montpelier | 841 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kimibakw.
Boat launches
- Vt Route 15 E Morristown
- Blush Hill Road 2698, Waterbury
- Green River Dam Road Hyde Park
- Little River Road 417, Waterbury
- Wolcott Pond Road Wolcott
- Justa Road Calais
Campgrounds
- Elmore State Park
- Lake Elmore State Park
- Smugglers Notch State Park
- Primitive Campsite #21
- Primitive Campsite #22
- Twin Brooks Tenting Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
More reservoirs
Track Kimibakw in the Snoflo app
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About Kimibakw
Where does the data for Kimibakw 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 Kimibakw.