East Creek Site No. 1 is an earth dam located in Addison County, Vermont, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 565 ft long. 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 East Creek Site No. 1
The primary purpose of East Creek Site No. 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by State of Vermont - Dfw (state). It impounds the South Fork East Creek near Orwell.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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 07/31/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Nearest City | Orwell |
| River/Stream | South Fork East Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.80217, -73.31798 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | State of Vermont - Dfw |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00120 |
| Federal ID | VT00120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |