Ryder Pond
Ryder Pond is an earth dam located in Windham County, Vermont, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ryder Pond
The primary purpose of Ryder Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ryder Pond Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the East Branch North River near Whitingham.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 08/17/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Vermont dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Whitingham |
| River/Stream | East Branch North River |
| Coordinates | 42.81269, -72.84315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RYDER POND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00130 |
| Federal ID | VT00130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |