East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre water level
Reservoir, East Barre Detention Reservoir, Vermont, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
There is plenty of water in East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre: 1,135.27 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1,127.53 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 7.74 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1,130.70 ft, a difference of +4.57 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.49 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,132.58 ft and 1,136.29 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,127.53 ft7.74 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,126.36 ft – 1,134.16 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,130.70 ft+4.57 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,132.58 ft – 1,136.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,126.24 ft – 1,141.04 ft
Swimming and boating at East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre
High water can flood ramps, parking areas and shoreline campsites, and it carries floating debris. Expect some no-wake zones to be extended.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog River at Northfield FallsRiver gauge, Dog River | 0.90 ft | Below flood stage | 10 mi | |
| Winooski River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Winooski River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | 10 mi | |
| Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ WrightsvilleReservoir | 634.51 ft | Normal | −0.29 ft | 13 mi |
| Mad River near MoretownRiver gauge, Mad River | 2.84 ft | Below flood stage | 17 mi | |
| Winooski River at Lower CabotRiver gauge, Winooski River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | 17 mi | |
| Ayers Brook at RandolphRiver gauge, Ayers Brook | 2.55 ft | Below flood stage | 19 mi | |
| Wells River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Wells River | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | 19 mi | |
| Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre higher than last year?
Yes, it is 4.57 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,130.70 ft.
How often is East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT.
What is the water level of East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,135.27 ft. Down 0.49 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre rising or falling?
Down 0.49 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.02 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04283500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.15506, -72.44455(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 1,135.27 ft | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre (usgs:04283500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/east-barre-detention-reservoir-at-east-barre
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