Lake Rescue
Lake Rescue is a concrete dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Rescue
The primary purpose of Lake Rescue is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Ludlow (local government). It impounds the Black River near Ludlow.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years 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 07/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Ludlow |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 43.44530, -72.69888 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF LUDLOW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00109 |
| Federal ID | VT00109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |