Harveys Lake
Harveys Lake is a concrete dam located in Caledonia County, Vermont, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Harveys Lake
The primary purpose of Harveys Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Barnet (local government). It impounds the Stevens River near Barnet.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 409 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 11/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Nearest City | Barnet |
| River/Stream | Stevens River |
| Coordinates | 44.30830, -72.13939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 409 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF BARNET |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00051 |
| Federal ID | VT00051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |