Okemo Snow Pond
Key Takeaway
Okemo Snow Pond is classified as high hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 80 ft (taller than 96.1% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00338 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OKEMO MOUNTAIN INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Okemo Snow Pond?
Okemo Snow Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Okemo Snow Pond?
Okemo Snow Pond is owned by OKEMO MOUNTAIN INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Okemo Snow Pond built?
Okemo Snow Pond was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Okemo Snow Pond?
Okemo Snow 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 Okemo Snow Pond?
Okemo Snow Pond has a dam height of 80 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 Okemo Snow Pond last inspected?
Okemo Snow Pond was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.