Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt reservoir
Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt
Wrightsville Detention Reservoir is located in Wrightsville, Vermont, and was constructed in 1935 as a flood control measure on the North Branch of the Winooski River. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 2.2 billion gallons, and during periods of high flow, the water is released to reduce flooding downstream. The reservoir is fed primarily by surface flow from the surrounding hills and by winter snowpack.
The reservoir is also used for agricultural purposes, with the water used for irrigation in the surrounding fields. Additionally, the reservoir provides a recreational resource, with opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking. The reservoir and surrounding land are managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.
Daily levels at Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville | 126 cfs | → |
| Winooski River At Montpelier | 612 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Moretown | 197 cfs | → |
| Dog River At Northfield Falls | 108 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Waterbury | 243 cfs | → |
| W Branch Little R Abv Bingham Falls Near Stowe | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt.
⚓ Boat launches
- Justa Road Calais
- State Route 100b Moretown
- G A R Road 285, Calais
- Nelson Pond Road Woodbury
- Blush Hill Road 2698, Waterbury
- Little River Road 417, Waterbury
⛺ Campgrounds
- A Area
- B Area
- Little River State Park
- Primitive Campsite #22
- Primitive Campsite #21
- New Discovery State Park
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
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More reservoirs →Track Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt
Where does the data for Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ Wrightsville Vt come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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