Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond
Key Takeaway
Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 49.6% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 192 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00147 |
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 Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond?
Vernon Fish Hatchery 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 Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond?
Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond is owned by STATE OF VERMONT - DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond built?
Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond?
Vernon Fish Hatchery 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 Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond?
Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond has a dam height of 19 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 Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond last inspected?
Vernon Fish Hatchery Pond was last inspected on June 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.