Barton Village dam
Barton Village
Barton Village, also known as Pensioner Pond Dam, is a hydroelectric structure located in Orleans, Vermont, along the Clyde River. Built in 1949, this masonry dam stands at a height of 16.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 560 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is not currently regulated by the state but falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
The dam's primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation, with an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 762 cubic feet per second. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam covers a surface area of 187 acres and drains a watershed area of 108 square miles. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not available, and it undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its safety and operational efficiency.
Managed by a public utility, Barton Village serves as a key component in Vermont's renewable energy infrastructure. Its location in Newport, close to the New England District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, highlights its importance in harnessing the region's water resources for sustainable energy production. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like Barton Village is crucial in promoting the responsible use of water for power generation while ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
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 Barton Village -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde River At Newport | 563 cfs | → |
| Black River At Coventry | 637 cfs | → |
| Missisquoi River Near North Troy | 434 cfs | → |
| East Branch Passumpsic River Near East Haven | 193 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At North Stratford | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Moose River At Victory | 341 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barton Village .
Boat launches
- State Route 105 Charleston
- Hayward Road Derby
- State Route 111 Morgan
- Hinman Settler Road Brownington
- Ten Mile Square Road Charleston
- Nelson Hill Road Derby Center
Campgrounds
- Prouty Beach Campground
- Page
- Brighton State Park
- Tree Corners Family Campground
- Millbrook Campground
- Hazen's Notch Campground
Paddle runs
Track Barton Village 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 Barton Village
Where does the data for Barton Village 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 Barton Village .