Sugarbush Tank dam
Sugarbush Tank
Sugarbush Tank, located in Warren, Vermont, is a private water storage structure regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1989, this multi-arch dam stands at 42 feet high and has a storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. The dam, designed by NATGUN/DUFRESNE-HENRY, primarily serves for purposes other than flood control or hydropower generation.
With its high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Sugarbush Tank is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unknown, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this critical water resource infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sugarbush Tank serves as a fascinating example of private dam ownership and management in the state of Vermont, showcasing the importance of responsible stewardship in safeguarding our water supply in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Sugarbush Tank -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mad River Near Moretown | 228 cfs | → |
| Dog River At Northfield Falls | 111 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 163 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Winooski River At Montpelier | 571 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Waterbury | 290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sugarbush Tank.
Boat launches
- State Route 100b Moretown
- Vt 12 Brookfield
- Camp Road Monkton
- Rood Pond Road Williamstown
- Warren And Ruth Beeken Rivershore Trail Richmond
- Little River Road 417, Waterbury
Campgrounds
- Yestermarrow Camp Ground
- Sparks Landing Primitive Campsite
- Hump Brook Campsite
- Allis State Park
- Moosalamoo Campground
- Moosalamoo
Fishing spots
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
- Black Pond Access Point
- Combination Pond
- Moses Pond
Paddle runs
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
More reservoirs
Track Sugarbush Tank in the Snoflo app
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About Sugarbush Tank
Where does the data for Sugarbush Tank 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 High 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 Sugarbush Tank.