St. Albans South Reservoir dam
St. Albans South Reservoir
The St. Albans South Reservoir, also known as St. Albans Lower Reservoir, is a gravity-type dam located in Fairfax, Vermont. Completed in 1910, this reservoir serves as a vital water supply source for the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet and a surface area of 26 acres. The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 1950 feet in length, providing essential water resources for the community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the St. Albans South Reservoir plays a crucial role in water supply management. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, regular inspections ensure the safety and reliability of the dam. While there are no associated structures or federal agency involvements, the dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Franklin County, Vermont.
As a significant part of the Mill River system and situated in a picturesque location, the St. Albans South Reservoir offers a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation. With its historical significance and impact on the local community, this gravity dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water supply infrastructure 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 St. Albans South Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoille River At East Georgia | 753 cfs | → |
| Missisquoi River At Swanton | 674 cfs | → |
| Winooski River Near Essex Junction | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Little Chazy River Near Chazy Ny | 46 cfs | → |
| Saranac River At Plattsburgh Ny | 674 cfs | → |
| Lamoille River At Johnson | 354 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near St. Albans South Reservoir.
Boat launches
- State Route 36 Fairfield
- Highbridge Road 3065, Georgia
- Moreau Drive Swanton
- Abare Lane Milton
- Featherbed Lane South Hero
- West Shore Road Grand Isle
Campgrounds
- Burton Island
- Grand Isle State Park
- Appletree Bay Campground
- Lakewood Campground
- Scouts Point
- Lake Carmi State Park
Track St. Albans South Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About St. Albans South Reservoir
Where does the data for St. Albans South 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 St. Albans South Reservoir.