East Barre Detention Reservoir At East Barre
RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 20231,128 ft
-0.14% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at East Barre Detention Reservoir At East Barre are currently 1,128 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,127.3ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2008 was 2023-07-12 when levels reached 1,153.06 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2011-07-24 when levels receded to 1,126.15 ft. View historical levels.
The East Barre Detention Reservoir is located in the town of East Barre, Vermont. This reservoir was constructed in 1979 as a flood control measure under the Flood Control Act of 1944. The reservoir provides flood protection to the downstream communities along the Jail Branch River. The reservoir's hydrology is fed by surface flow and snowpack melt from the surrounding mountains. The primary agricultural use of the area near the reservoir is hay farming. The reservoir also provides recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. The reservoir has a capacity of 28 million gallons and covers an area of 31 acres. It is managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Geolocation | -72.444, 44.155 |
Elevation | 1,175.45 ft |
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.14% |
Percent of Normal | 100% |
Minimum |
1,126.15 ft
2011-07-24 |
Maximum |
1,153.06 ft
2023-07-12 |
Average | 1,127 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
MAD RIVER NEAR MORETOWN | 187 cfs | 3.0 ft |
NORTH BRANCH WINOOSKI RIVER AT WRIGHTSVILLE | 109 cfs | 2.1 ft |
EAST ORANGE BRANCH AT EAST ORANGE | 15 cfs | 1.8 ft |
WELLS RIVER AT WELLS RIVER | 184 cfs | 2.5 ft |
DOG RIVER AT NORTHFIELD FALLS | 124 cfs | 1.4 ft |
WINOOSKI RIVER AT MONTPELIER | 720 cfs | 4.9 ft |
CONNECTICUT RIVER AT WELLS RIVER | 8,540 cfs | 5.1 ft |