Camp Killooleet dam
Camp Killooleet
Camp Killooleet is a private recreational facility located in Hancock, Vermont, along the Hancock Branch-Tr river. The camp features an earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a length of 165 feet, completed in 1987. With a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 6 acres for campers to enjoy.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Camp Killooleet is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite being classified as having significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2014. The camp's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not specified in the data, suggesting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.
Overall, Camp Killooleet provides a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy outdoor activities. With its tranquil location and recreational amenities, the camp offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of nature and man-made water structures in Vermont's beautiful Addison County.
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 Camp Killooleet -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ayers Brook At Randolph | 53 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,030 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 163 cfs | → |
| Dog River At Northfield Falls | 111 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 47 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 564 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Killooleet.
Boat launches
- Sanders Road Bethel
- Vt 12 Brookfield
- Chittenden Dam Access Road Chittenden
- Rood Pond Road Williamstown
- Willowbrook Road Sudbury
- Sudbury
Campgrounds
- Bingo
- Chittenden Brook Campground
- Chittenden Brook
- Sparks Landing Primitive Campsite
- Moosalamoo
- Moosalamoo Campground
Fishing spots
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Combination Pond
- Black Pond Access Point
- Moses Pond
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
Track Camp Killooleet 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 Camp Killooleet
Where does the data for Camp Killooleet 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 Camp Killooleet.