Lake Madeleine Dike dam
Lake Madeleine Dike
Lake Madeleine Dike in Vermont is a private structure designed by HALEY & ALDRICH for hydroelectric purposes. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a structural height of 28 feet, with a length of 1100 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 475 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 35 acres, with a drainage area of 0.53 square miles.
Located in Bennington, Vermont, in the city of SANDGATE, the Lake Madeleine Dike holds significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in August 1978, with an inspection frequency of 10 years. Despite its state jurisdiction, the dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, posing potential risks to the surrounding area in case of failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this structure intriguing due to its historical significance and operational purpose in the Green River-TR watershed.
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 Lake Madeleine Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 839 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Pawlet | 215 cfs | → |
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 158 cfs | → |
| West River At Jamaica | 419 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Eagle Bridge Ny | 808 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 343 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Madeleine Dike.
Boat launches
- Dufresne Pond Road Manchester
- Batten Kill Road Arlington
- Town Shed Road Manchester
- Cossayuna Lake
- Gale Meadow Road Londonderry
- Somerset
Campgrounds
- Camping On The Battenkill
- South Bourne Pond
- North Bourne Pond
- Stratton View Tenting Area
- Emerald Lake State Park
- Lake Lauderdale Campground
Fishing spots
Track Lake Madeleine Dike 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 Lake Madeleine Dike
Where does the data for Lake Madeleine Dike 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 Lake Madeleine Dike.