Kingsland dam
Kingsland
Kingsland, also known as Redfield Proctor, is a private dam located in Goshen, Vermont, along the Neshobe River. Built in 1930, this concrete gravity dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a structural height of 25 feet and a length of 190 feet. It has a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.3 acres, serving to regulate the flow of water in the area's 3.64 square mile drainage basin.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Kingsland is classified as a state-regulated dam that undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in July 2017. Despite being labeled as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is considered fair. With a history dating back nearly a century, Kingsland plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and ensuring the safety of the surrounding community, demonstrating the importance of effective dam management and maintenance practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of structures like Kingsland is paramount in safeguarding our environment and water supply. By keeping abreast of the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and emergency preparedness measures, we contribute to resilient water management practices that mitigate risks and promote sustainable use of our natural resources. Kingsland serves as a testament to the intersection of engineering, environmental stewardship, and public safety, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and collaboration in managing water resources in the face of a changing climate.
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 Kingsland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 564 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 163 cfs | → |
| Ayers Brook At Randolph | 53 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 47 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 321 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingsland.
Boat launches
- Willowbrook Road Sudbury
- Chittenden Dam Access Road Chittenden
- Sudbury
- Lhcs Road Hubbardton
- Mount Independence Road Orwell
- Orwell
Campgrounds
- Silver Lake Campground
- Chittenden Brook
- Chittenden Brook Campground
- Country Village Campground
- Bingo
- Moosalamoo
Fishing spots
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Black Pond Access Point
- Combination Pond
- Moses Pond
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
Paddle runs
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
- Headwaters To Woodstock, Vt
More reservoirs
Track Kingsland in the Snoflo app
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About Kingsland
Where does the data for Kingsland 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 Kingsland.