Waterbury Dam Quick Facts
Waterbury Dam Map
Waterbury Dam Information
Waterbury Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont.
The dam, which is on the Little River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.
The dam was designed by USACE and commissioned in 1938 and is currently owned by STATE OF VERMONT – DEC.
Waterbury Dam Structure
The Waterbury Dam is approximately 2,130 feet (649 m) long, 187 feet (57 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Waterbury Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 88,000 acre-ft (108,546 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 850 acres (344 ha) and the total catchment area is 109 square miles (282 square kilometres).
Waterbury Dam Spillway
According to the latest available data, the Waterbury Dam does not have any spillways.
Waterbury Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Waterbury Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Waterbury Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 23:17 |
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| Temperature (°F) | 38 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 32 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1007 |
| Humidity (%) | 94 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 7 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Waterbury Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 37 | 40 | 34 | 1009 | 94 | 8 | 25 | W | 100 | 2 |  |
| Wed | 34 | 41 | 35 | 1016 | 93 | 7 | 23 | WNW | 100 | 1 | |
| Thu | 30 | 51 | 47 | 1026 | 67 | 4 | 6 | NW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 36 | 57 | 53 | 1032 | 55 | 4 | 5 | NW | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 41 | 63 | 56 | 1034 | 55 | 3 | 4 | W | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 45 | 65 | 59 | 1028 | 51 | 4 | 6 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 50 | 71 | 64 | 1027 | 49 | 3 | 3 | SSE | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 52 | 71 | 64 | 1021 | 54 | 6 | 12 | S | 0 | - | |
Waterbury Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Waterbury Dam is in Vermont.
Waterbury Dam is in Washington County.
Waterbury Dam is 187 feet high.
Waterbury Dam is 2,130 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams