West Lake
Key Takeaway
West Lake is classified as high hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 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 | 56 ft (taller than 93.3% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 2,625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00374 |
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
MT. SNOW LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of West Lake?
West Lake 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 West Lake?
West Lake is owned by MT. SNOW LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Lake built?
West Lake was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 West Lake?
West Lake 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 West Lake?
West Lake has a dam height of 56 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 West Lake last inspected?
West Lake was last inspected on August 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.