Upper Eddy Pond
Key Takeaway
Upper Eddy Pond is classified as significant hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 25.3% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00231 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TED HUBBARD JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Eddy Pond?
Upper Eddy Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Upper Eddy Pond?
Upper Eddy Pond is owned by TED HUBBARD JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Eddy Pond built?
Upper Eddy 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 Upper Eddy Pond?
Upper Eddy 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 Upper Eddy Pond?
Upper Eddy Pond has a dam height of 13 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 Upper Eddy Pond last inspected?
Upper Eddy Pond was last inspected on August 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.