Hidden Lake Dike
Hidden Lake Dike is a masonry dam located in Windham County, Vermont, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hidden Lake Dike
Hidden Lake Dike is a dam in Windham, Vermont. The dam is owned by Dale And Barb Riker (private). It impounds the Whetstone Brook near Marlboro.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 07/30/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Marlboro |
| River/Stream | Whetstone Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.88382, -72.71655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DALE AND BARB RIKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00327 |
| Federal ID | VT00327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |