Kratky
Kratky is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kratky
The primary purpose of Kratky is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sashi C. Bach Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Fay Brook near Strafford.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Strafford |
| River/Stream | Fay Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.85634, -72.43776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SASHI C. BACH REVOCABLE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00278 |
| Federal ID | VT00278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |