Cooks Pond

BLOOD BROOK· Windsor, Vermont· Built 1940· Concrete· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cooks Pond is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 17% in VT)
Dam Length50 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDVT00362

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 24, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEC

Ownership

ROBERT DUNHAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cooks Pond?

Cooks Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cooks Pond?

Cooks Pond is owned by ROBERT DUNHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cooks Pond built?

Cooks Pond was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cooks Pond?

Cooks Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cooks Pond?

Cooks Pond has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Cooks Pond last inspected?

Cooks Pond was last inspected on July 24, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.