Bailey Pond

Bailey Pond is a masonry dam located in Washington County, Vermont. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Bailey Pond

The primary purpose of Bailey Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Drew Mountain Association (private). It impounds the Marshfield Brook near Marshfield.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 08/18/2017.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVermont
CountyWashington
Nearest CityMarshfield
River/StreamMarshfield Brook
Coordinates44.32838, -72.34690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length170 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDREW MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/18/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVT00108
Federal IDVT00108
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams