Paine Site No. 1
Paine Site No. 1 is an earth dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paine Site No. 1
The primary purpose of Paine Site No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richardson Real Estate (private). It impounds the Willoughby River-tr near Barton.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 334 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 07/19/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Barton |
| River/Stream | Willoughby River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.79410, -72.16039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 334 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARDSON REAL ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00111 |
| Federal ID | VT00111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |