East Creek Site No. 1 dam
East Creek Site No. 1
East Creek Site No. 1, located in Orwell, Vermont, is a state-regulated Earth dam designed by HALEY & WARD in 1966 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam has a height of 13 feet and a length of 565 feet, with a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. It is situated on the SOUTH FORK EAST CREEK, within the jurisdiction of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The dam is in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed during the last inspection in July 2014.
This dam plays a crucial role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife, as well as offering recreational opportunities in the area. With a drainage area of 14.1 square miles, East Creek Site No. 1 contributes to the overall water resource management in Addison County, Vermont. While the dam's primary purpose is to support aquatic life, it also serves as a recreational area for the local community, highlighting the importance of balancing environmental conservation with human enjoyment of natural resources.
Maintaining the structural integrity of East Creek Site No. 1 is essential for ensuring its continued functionality and safety. Regular inspections by the state regulatory agency, DEC, and adherence to permitting and enforcement protocols help mitigate potential risks associated with the dam. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like East Creek Site No. 1 in managing and preserving natural ecosystems is key to sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 East Creek Site No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 311 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 874 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 196 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 606 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 244 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Creek Site No. 1.
Boat launches
- Mount Independence Road Orwell
- Chipman Point Road Orwell
- Orwell
- Hanson Road Shoreham
- State Route 74 Shoreham
- Ticonderoga Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Rogers Rock - Dec
- Half Moon Pond State Park
- Bomoseen State Park
- Country Village Campground
- Monitor Bay Campground
- Putnam Pond - Dec
Fishing spots
- Black Pond Access Point
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Combination Pond
- Moses Pond
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
Track East Creek Site No. 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About East Creek Site No. 1
Where does the data for East Creek Site No. 1 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 East Creek Site No. 1.