Newman
Newman is an earth dam located in Bennington County, Vermont, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Newman
The primary purpose of Newman is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Mannoia (private). It impounds the Burnt Meadow Brook near Peru.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 349 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/05/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Nearest City | Peru |
| River/Stream | Burnt Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.23602, -72.88683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 349 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK MANNOIA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00284 |
| Federal ID | VT00284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |