Chandler Pond
Chandler Pond is an earth dam located in Caledonia County, Vermont, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chandler Pond
The primary purpose of Chandler 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 Village Of Lyndonville (local government). It impounds the South Wheelock Branch-tr near Wheelock.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,075 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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 08/04/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Nearest City | Wheelock |
| River/Stream | South Wheelock Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.53694, -72.09195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,075 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF LYNDONVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00095 |
| Federal ID | VT00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |