Windsor Minerals Pond #10
Key Takeaway
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 82.2% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00336 |
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
IMERYS TALC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windsor Minerals Pond #10?
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 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 Windsor Minerals Pond #10?
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 is owned by IMERYS TALC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windsor Minerals Pond #10 built?
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Windsor Minerals Pond #10?
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Windsor Minerals Pond #10?
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 has a dam height of 33 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 Windsor Minerals Pond #10 last inspected?
Windsor Minerals Pond #10 was last inspected on June 9, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.