Fairfield Swamp Pond
Fairfield Swamp Pond is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fairfield Swamp Pond
The primary purpose of Fairfield Swamp Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by State Of Vermont - Dfw (state). It impounds the Dead Creek near Swanton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 222 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 500 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 07/11/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Dead Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.82368, -72.99525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 222 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | STATE OF VERMONT - DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00122 |
| Federal ID | VT00122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |