North Branch Fire District No. 1
North Branch Fire District No. 1 is an earth dam located in Windham County, Vermont, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About North Branch Fire District No. 1
North Branch Fire District No. 1 is a dam in Windham, Vermont. The dam is owned by North Branch Fire District No. 1 (local government). It impounds the Ellis Brook-tr-os near Dover.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 2,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 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 06/20/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Dover |
| River/Stream | Ellis Brook-tr-os |
| Coordinates | 42.92463, -72.84195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NORTH BRANCH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00289 |
| Federal ID | VT00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |