Robinsons Slang
Key Takeaway
Robinsons Slang is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 34.8% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00351 |
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
STATE OF VERMONT - DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Robinsons Slang?
Robinsons Slang 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 Robinsons Slang?
Robinsons Slang is owned by STATE OF VERMONT - DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robinsons Slang built?
Robinsons Slang was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Robinsons Slang?
Robinsons Slang 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 Robinsons Slang?
Robinsons Slang has a dam height of 15 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 Robinsons Slang last inspected?
Robinsons Slang was last inspected on April 27, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.