Miller Pond
Miller Pond is a dam located in Bennington County, Vermont, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Miller Pond
The primary purpose of Miller Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Goldberg - Meehan Family Trust (private). It impounds the Warm Brook near Arlington.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Nearest City | Arlington |
| River/Stream | Warm Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.04135, -73.16434 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GOLDBERG - MEEHAN FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00226 |
| Federal ID | VT00226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |