East Creek Site No. 2 dam
East Creek Site No. 2
East Creek Site No. 2, located in Orwell, Vermont, is a state-regulated Fish and Wildlife Pond designed by Haley & Ward in 1964. This Earth dam stands at 7 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 10 feet, serving as a vital resource for the South Fork East Creek and encompassing a drainage area of 13 acres. While the dam has a low hazard potential, its poor condition assessment in 2014 highlights the need for ongoing maintenance and inspection to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its small surface area of 10 acres, East Creek Site No. 2 plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife and recreational activities. With a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, this dam serves as a key water resource for the surrounding ecosystem. While it lacks a spillway and outlet gates, its primary purpose of providing habitat for fish and wildlife underscores its importance in preserving biodiversity in the region.
As the primary source agency responsible for this dam, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a designated inspection frequency of 10 years and a last assessment conducted in 2014, ongoing efforts are needed to address the dam's poor condition and ensure it continues to fulfill its ecological and recreational functions effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, East Creek Site No. 2 stands as a reminder of the importance of sustainable dam management in maintaining the balance between human development and environmental conservation.
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. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 311 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 874 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 606 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 196 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. 2.
Boat launches
- Mount Independence Road Orwell
- Orwell
- Chipman Point Road Orwell
- Hanson Road Shoreham
- Lake Road 4819, Benson
- State Route 74 Shoreham
Campgrounds
- Half Moon Pond State Park
- Rogers Rock - Dec
- 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. 2 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. 2
Where does the data for East Creek Site No. 2 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. 2.