Lower Orange Reservoir
Lower Orange Reservoir is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lower Orange Reservoir
The primary purpose of Lower Orange Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Barre (local government). It impounds the Orange Brook near Orange.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 06/16/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Orange |
| River/Stream | Orange Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.16119, -72.42276 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BARRE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00162 |
| Federal ID | VT00162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |