Amherst Lake is a concrete dam located in Windsor County, Vermont. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 96 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Amherst Lake
The primary purpose of Amherst Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeside Associates, Inc. (private). It impounds the Echo Lake-tr near Plymouth.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 96 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles.
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 07/22/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Echo Lake-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.48031, -72.70169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 96 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakeside Associates, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00131 |
| Federal ID | VT00131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |