Passumpsic dam
Passumpsic
Passumpsic Hydroelectric Dam, located on the Passumpsic River in East Barnet, Vermont, was completed in 1929 and serves as a crucial source of hydroelectric power in the region. The dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 258 feet, has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18.3 acres. With a drainage area of 424 square miles and a maximum discharge of 21,400 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem.
Owned by a public utility and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Passumpsic Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it does not require state permitting or inspection, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available. Emergency action plans are in place, although last updated in 2014, to ensure the safety of nearby residents in case of any unforeseen events. Overall, Passumpsic Hydroelectric Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable energy generation and water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Passumpsic -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Passumpsic River At Passumpsic | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Sleepers River (Site W-5) Near St. Johnsbury | 98 cfs | → |
| Pope Brook (Site W-3) Nr. N. Danville | 9 cfs | → |
| Moose River At Victory | 204 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River Near Dalton | 3,750 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Wells River | 5,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Passumpsic .
Boat launches
- Taylor Road Peacham
- Harveys Hollow Road Peacham
- Shadow Lake Road Concord
- Partridge Lake Boat Launch
- Lyman Road Lyman
- Old Waterford Road Littleton
Campgrounds
- Sugar Ridge Rv Resort
- Crazy Horse Family Campground
- Big Deer State Park
- Boy Scout's Of America
- New Discovery State Park
- Stillwater State Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
Track Passumpsic 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 Passumpsic
Where does the data for Passumpsic 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 Passumpsic .