Kent Pond
Kent Pond is an earth dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kent Pond
The primary purpose of Kent Pond 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 - Dfw (state). It impounds the Kent Brook near Killington.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Killington |
| River/Stream | Kent Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.67567, -72.79931 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF VERMONT - DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00071 |
| Federal ID | VT00071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |