Maidstone Lake dam
Maidstone Lake
Maidstone Lake, located in Essex, Vermont, is a picturesque body of water surrounded by natural beauty. The lake, with a surface area of 800 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 4500 acre-feet, was completed in 1931 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam at Maidstone Lake stands at 12 feet in height and is made of concrete, earth, and gravity materials, with a stone core and soil foundation.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Maidstone Lake is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and structural integrity. The dam at Maidstone Lake has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition. Despite its age, the dam has been regularly inspected, with the most recent assessment conducted in 2017. With its tranquil waters, recreational opportunities, and commitment to safety and regulation, Maidstone Lake is a beloved destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Maidstone Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River At North Stratford | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River Near Groveton | 1,010 cfs | → |
| East Branch Passumpsic River Near East Haven | 193 cfs | → |
| Moose River At Victory | 341 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River Near Dalton | 6,670 cfs | → |
| Sleepers River (Site W-5) Near St. Johnsbury | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maidstone Lake.
Boat launches
- Bridge Street Guildhall
- Vermont Fish And Game Boat Lau Lunenburg
- Center Pond Road Newark
- Martin Meadow Pond Boat Launch
- Newark Road Westmore
- Bald Hill Pond Road Westmore
Campgrounds
- Maidstone State Park
- Percy Loop Tentsite
- Burke Mountain Campground
- Brighton State Park
- Unknown Pond Tentsite
- Unknown Pond Campsite
Track Maidstone Lake 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 Maidstone Lake
Where does the data for Maidstone Lake 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 Maidstone Lake.