Brilyea West
Brilyea West is an earth dam located in Addison County, Vermont, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brilyea West
The primary purpose of Brilyea West 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 West Branch Dead Creek near Addison.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,198 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 186 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 775 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 07/23/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Nearest City | Addison |
| River/Stream | West Branch Dead Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.07475, -73.35104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,198 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 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 | 07/23/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00142 |
| Federal ID | VT00142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |