East Long Pond
East Long Pond is an earth dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Long Pond
East Long Pond is a dam in Washington, Vermont. The dam is owned by Hardwick Electric Department (local government). It impounds the Nichols Brook near Woodbury.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 177 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Vermont dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Woodbury |
| River/Stream | Nichols Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.44923, -72.34687 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 177 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 745 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | HARDWICK ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00185 |
| Federal ID | VT00185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |