Cooks Pond dam
Cooks Pond
Cooks Pond, located in Weathersfield, Vermont, is a private recreational water resource regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. Built in 1940, this dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 15 acres and is fed by Blood Brook, making it an ideal spot for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Cooks Pond provides a safe and enjoyable environment for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. While the dam has not been inspected since 2007, its regular inspection frequency of every 10 years ensures ongoing maintenance and safety measures are in place. The pond's proximity to the New England District and its connection to various stakeholders, including Representative Peter Welch, highlight its importance as a regulated water resource in the region.
As a concrete dam with associated stone structures, Cooks Pond serves as both a functional water storage facility and a picturesque recreational spot. While its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not clearly outlined, the pond's overall condition and low hazard potential make it a valuable asset for the community and a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil and scenic escape in Windsor County, Vermont.
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 Cooks Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar River At West Claremont | 821 cfs | → |
| Black River At North Springfield | 370 cfs | → |
| Williams River Near Rockingham Vt | 203 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River At North Hartland | 509 cfs | → |
| Saxtons River At Saxtons River | 19 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At North Walpole | 24,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooks Pond.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Ascutney Mt Stone Hut
- Mt. Ascutney State Park
- Tree Farm Campground
- Northstar Campground
- Horseshoe Acres Campground
- Calvin Coolidge State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Crossing Of Route 100 Near Route 155
- Confluence With Otter Creek To Ten Kilns Brook
- First Bridge Upstream On Route 100 To Confluence With West River
- Headwaters To First Bridge Upstream On Route 100
- South Wallington To Emerald Lake
- Headwaters To Woodstock, Vt
Track Cooks 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 Cooks Pond
Where does the data for Cooks 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 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 Cooks Pond.