Bailey Pond dam
Bailey Pond
Bailey Pond, located in Marshfield, Vermont, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation. The dam at Bailey Pond, primarily used for recreation, is classified as a masonry structure with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 18 acres and is fed by Marshfield Brook, providing a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at Bailey Pond is in poor condition as of the last inspection in August 2017. The inspection frequency is set at every 10 years, with the most recent assessment highlighting the need for maintenance and potential safety concerns. With its picturesque surroundings and importance for recreational activities, it is crucial for authorities to address the dam's condition to ensure the safety and longevity of Bailey Pond for future generations to enjoy.
As a valuable water resource in Vermont, Bailey Pond serves as a vital habitat for wildlife and a popular destination for outdoor recreation. With proper maintenance and oversight from regulatory agencies, this scenic pond can continue to provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and relaxation while maintaining its ecological integrity 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 Bailey Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville | 530 cfs | → |
| Winooski River At Montpelier | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Pope Brook (Site W-3) Nr. N. Danville | 11 cfs | → |
| Passumpsic River At Passumpsic | 1,120 cfs | → |
| East Orange Branch At East Orange | 30 cfs | → |
| Sleepers River (Site W-5) Near St. Johnsbury | 111 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bailey Pond.
Boat launches
- Molly's Pond Boat Launch
- Peacham Pond Boat Ramp
- G A R Road 285, Calais
- Camp Road Peacham
- Nelson Pond Road Woodbury
- Justa Road Calais
Campgrounds
- New Discovery State Park
- Big Deer State Park
- Stillwater State Park
- Ricker Pond State Park
- Sugar Ridge Rv Resort
- Elmore State Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
More reservoirs
Track Bailey Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Bailey Pond
Where does the data for Bailey Pond 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 Bailey Pond.