Edwards Snowmaking dam
Edwards Snowmaking
Edwards Snowmaking, also known as Bootleggers Basin, is a privately owned snowmaking facility located in Cambridge, Vermont. The facility was designed by Morris Root and is regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. With a dam height of 37 feet and a capacity of 75 acre-feet, Edwards Snowmaking serves primarily for recreational purposes, specifically to support snowmaking activities in the area.
The dam at Edwards Snowmaking is an earth-type structure with stone core and soil foundation, completed in 2001. It has a surface area of 4.45 acres and is situated on the Brewster River. The dam has a significant hazard potential but was assessed to be in satisfactory condition during the last inspection in August 2016. The facility is inspected every three years to ensure its safe operation for snowmaking activities in the region.
Edwards Snowmaking plays a crucial role in supporting winter recreational activities in the Lamoille County area of Vermont. With its strategic location and efficient design, the facility provides a reliable source of water for snowmaking, contributing to the enjoyment of winter sports enthusiasts in the region. With its state-regulated status and regular inspections, Edwards Snowmaking continues to uphold safety standards while enhancing the winter experience for visitors and residents 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 Edwards Snowmaking -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Branch Little R Abv Bingham Falls Near Stowe | 14 cfs | → |
| Lamoille River At Johnson | 616 cfs | → |
| Lamoille River At East Georgia | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Waterbury | 564 cfs | → |
| Winooski River Near Essex Junction | 2,510 cfs | → |
| Mad River Near Moretown | 223 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edwards Snowmaking.
Boat launches
- Vt Route 15 E Morristown
- Green River Dam Road Hyde Park
- Highbridge Road 3065, Georgia
- Indian Brook Loop Trail Essex
- Little River Road 417, Waterbury
- Blush Hill Road 2698, Waterbury
Campgrounds
- Smugglers Notch State Park
- Underhill State Park
- Twin Brooks Tenting Area
- Primitive Campsite #21
- Primitive Campsite #22
- Campsite #24
Track Edwards Snowmaking in the Snoflo app
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About Edwards Snowmaking
Where does the data for Edwards Snowmaking 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 Edwards Snowmaking.