Gale Meadows is an earth dam located in Windham County, Vermont, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gale Meadows
The primary purpose of Gale Meadows is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State of Vermont - Dfw (state). It impounds the Mill Brook near Londonderry.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 195 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,942 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Londonderry |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.16813, -72.86345 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,942 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of Vermont - Dfw |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00115 |
| Federal ID | VT00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |