Colton Pond
Colton Pond is a gravity dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Colton Pond
The primary purpose of Colton 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 South Branch Tweed River near Killington.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 06/30/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Killington |
| River/Stream | South Branch Tweed River |
| Coordinates | 43.69955, -72.82250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF VERMONT - DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00114 |
| Federal ID | VT00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |