East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre water level
Reservoir, East Barre Detention Reservoir, Vermont, United States
Right now
Very high for late October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
There is plenty of water in East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre: 1,135.17 ft, well above normal for late October.
The median for late October is 1,127.57 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 7.60 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1,128.51 ft, a difference of +6.66 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,132.85 ft and 1,136.29 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,127.57 ft7.60 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,126.73 ft – 1,131.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,128.51 ft+6.66 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,132.85 ft – 1,136.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,127.37 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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Branch at East OrangeRiver gauge, East Orange Branch | 2.9 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 7 mi |
| Dog River at Northfield FallsRiver gauge, Dog River | 0.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Winooski River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Winooski River | 3.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| North Branch Winooski River at WrightsvilleRiver gauge, North Branch Winooski River | 39.5 cfs | Low | −10.4 cfs | 12 mi |
| Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ WrightsvilleReservoir | 634.28 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Mad River near MoretownRiver gauge, Mad River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Winooski River at Lower CabotRiver gauge, Winooski River | 1.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Ayers Brook at RandolphRiver gauge, Ayers Brook | 2.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre higher than last year?
Yes, it is 6.66 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,128.51 ft.
What is a normal level for East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre in late October?
The median for late October is 1,127.57 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1,126.73 ft and 1,131.48 ft, based on 7 years of records.
Is East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre really 1,135.17 ft deep?
No. 1,135.17 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,135.17 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.12 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre normal?
Very high for late October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
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 | 1,135.17 ft | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: East Barre Detention Reservoir at East Barre (usgs:04283500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/east-barre-detention-reservoir-at-east-barre
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