Richards
Richards is an earth dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Richards
The primary purpose of Richards is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mark S. Ouweleen Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Winooski River-tr near Marshfield.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Marshfield |
| River/Stream | Winooski River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.36749, -72.34957 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARK S. OUWELEEN REVOCABLE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00129 |
| Federal ID | VT00129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |