Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 dam
Village At Dorset Park Pond #3
Village At Dorset Park Pond #3, located in South Burlington, Vermont, is a privately owned earth dam designed by FITZPATRICK-LLEWELLYN in 1985 for flood risk reduction along the Potash Brook. With a height of 13 feet and a length of 40 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 11 acre-feet within its 1.04-acre surface area, serving as a crucial infrastructure in the region's water resource management.
Regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential, yet its condition assessment remains satisfactory as of July 2018. With a mandated inspection frequency of 3 years, the dam's last inspection revealed no immediate concerns, ensuring its continued effectiveness in flood risk mitigation for the community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the intricate details of Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 offer a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of engineering, environmental regulation, and public safety. This earth dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing natural waterways for protection against flooding, highlighting the importance of proactive infrastructure management in safeguarding communities against water-related risks.
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 Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Englesby Brook At Burlington | 15 cfs | → |
| Potash Br @ Queen City Park Rd | 116 cfs | → |
| Winooski River Near Essex Junction | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls | 53 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 322 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 108 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Village At Dorset Park Pond #3.
Boat launches
- Burlington Waterfront Boat Ramp
- Pearl Street Essex Junction
- Shelburne Bay Boat Ramp
- Pond Access Road Shelburne
- Lake Iroquois Boat Launch
- Indian Brook Loop Trail Essex
Campgrounds
- North Beach
- Scouts Point
- Mt. Philo State Park
- Appletree Bay Campground
- Ausable Point - Dec
- Primitive Campsite 15
Fishing spots
Track Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 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 Village At Dorset Park Pond #3
Where does the data for Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 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 Village At Dorset Park Pond #3.