Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake is a masonry dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shadow Lake
The primary purpose of Shadow Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Glover (local government). It impounds the Barton River-tr near Glover.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 129 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 199 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Glover |
| River/Stream | Barton River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.66656, -72.21613 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 129 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 199 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF GLOVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00070 |
| Federal ID | VT00070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |