Miller Pond dam
Miller Pond
Miller Pond in Arlington, Vermont, is a privately owned recreational water resource that offers a serene escape for both locals and visitors. Built in 1937, this stone dam stands at 12 feet high and spans 210 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The pond covers 14 acres and is fed by Warm Brook, providing a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Miller Pond is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a "significant" hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2013. With a regular inspection frequency of 3 years, the authorities are vigilant in monitoring and maintaining the dam to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
Located within the Bennington County in Vermont, Miller Pond is not only a recreational haven but also a vital water resource in the region. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, understanding the significance of maintaining and preserving such structures is crucial in safeguarding our natural environment and ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Miller Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 216 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 1,140 cfs | → |
| West River At Jamaica | 651 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Pawlet | 215 cfs | → |
| Green River At Williamstown | 84 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Pond.
Boat launches
- Batten Kill Road Arlington
- State Fishing Access North Bennington
- Dufresne Pond Road Manchester
- Town Shed Road Manchester
- Somerset
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
Campgrounds
- Camping On The Battenkill
- South Bourne Pond
- North Bourne Pond
- Grout Pond Recreation Area
- Stratton View Tenting Area
- Grout Pond
Fishing spots
Track Miller Pond 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 Miller Pond
Where does the data for Miller 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 Significant 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 Miller Pond.