Weybridge East dam
Weybridge East
Weybridge East is a significant hydroelectric dam located in Weybridge, Vermont, along the Otter Creek. Completed in 1951, this concrete dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 114 feet, with a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. The dam plays a crucial role in harnessing water resources for hydroelectric power generation, with a maximum discharge capacity of 46,000 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Weybridge East is classified as having a low hazard potential, but a very high risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of three years. The spillway, which is controlled with a width of 111 feet, ensures the safe release of excess water during peak flow periods. Overall, Weybridge East serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and renewable energy production in the region.
With its strategic location and role in hydroelectric power generation, Weybridge East exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate-friendly energy solutions. As a key player in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's portfolio, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure for meeting the growing energy demands while minimizing environmental impact. As climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting projects like Weybridge East can contribute to a more resilient and eco-friendly future for water resources and energy production.
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 Weybridge East -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 212 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,510 cfs | → |
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 74 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 142 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Weybridge East .
Boat launches
- Vt 17 Addison
- Vt 125 Addison
- Button Bay Public Boat Access
- Bridge Road Essex County
- Hawkins Road Ferrisburgh
- Port Henry Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Dar State Park
- D.A.R State Park
- Button Bay State Park
- Crown Point - Dec
- Port Henry Village Campground
- Lake Dunmore Kampersville
Fishing spots
- Black Pond Access Point
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
- Combination Pond
- Moses Pond
Track Weybridge East in the Snoflo app
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About Weybridge East
Where does the data for Weybridge East 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 Weybridge East .