Schwartz
Schwartz is an earth dam located in Lamoille County, Vermont, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schwartz
The primary purpose of Schwartz is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eric Lande (private). It impounds the Sterling Brook-tr near Morristown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 08/09/2016.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Nearest City | Morristown |
| River/Stream | Sterling Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.53288, -72.68133 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ERIC LANDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00290 |
| Federal ID | VT00290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |