Berlin Pond
Berlin Pond is a concrete dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Berlin Pond
The primary purpose of Berlin Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Montpelier (local government). It impounds the Stevens Branch-tr near Berlin.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 256 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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 06/08/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Berlin |
| River/Stream | Stevens Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.21152, -72.57958 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 256 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MONTPELIER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00084 |
| Federal ID | VT00084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |