Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a concrete dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1860. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Vermont - Dec (state). It impounds the Barton River-tr near Barton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 778 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,740 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Barton |
| River/Stream | Barton River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.74697, -72.17632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,740 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 778 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF VERMONT - DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00008 |
| Federal ID | VT00008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |