Fequently Asked Questions

Friends of Waterbury Reservoir (FWR) is a Vermont-registered 501C3 non-profit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the ecological, historical, recreational, and community values of the Waterbury Reservoir.

There are many ways to support the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, you can make a one-time or recurring donation to help preserve and improve the reservoir's ecological and recreational qualities. You may also get involved by volunteering your time at meetings or events, or by expressing interest in becoming a board member. Your contributions, whether financial or voluntary, are essential to advancing the organization's mission, which is led by dedicated volunteers committed to conservation and community engagement.

USGS is a great resource to find Water Levels.

Lake Monster is a great resource to find Water Temperature.

This Waterbury Dam Spillway project aims to restore full flood control functionality to the dam by addressing structurally deficient radial arm flood gates (Tainter gates) and degraded concrete at the spillway at the eastern end of Waterbury Dam. The Vermont DEC Dam Safety Program is working with the New England District (NED) of the United States Army Corps of Engineers on the evaluation and design of this project, which is funded with Federal and State dollars. Read updates about the project and repairs at the link below.