Mud Creek

MUD CREEK· Grand Isle, Vermont· Built 1957· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Mud Creek is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 7.2% in VT)
Dam Length215 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area318 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDVT00146

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: June 29, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEC

Ownership

STATE OF VERMONT - DFW

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mud Creek?

Mud Creek 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 Mud Creek?

Mud Creek is owned by STATE OF VERMONT - DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mud Creek built?

Mud Creek was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Mud Creek?

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

How tall is Mud Creek?

Mud Creek has a dam height of 9 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 Mud Creek last inspected?

Mud Creek was last inspected on June 29, 2009. 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.