Deer Park Pond
Key Takeaway
Deer Park Pond is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 29.8% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00171 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JOYCE C. BURLAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deer Park Pond?
Deer Park 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 Deer Park Pond?
Deer Park Pond is owned by JOYCE C. BURLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deer Park Pond built?
Deer Park Pond was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Deer Park Pond?
Deer Park 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 Deer Park Pond?
Deer Park Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Deer Park Pond last inspected?
Deer Park Pond was last inspected on July 23, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.