Minards Pond
Minards Pond is a gravity dam located in Windham County, Vermont, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Minards Pond
The primary purpose of Minards Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Bellows Falls (local government). It impounds the Connecticut River-tr near Rockingham.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 826 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 07/21/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Rockingham |
| River/Stream | Connecticut River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.14254, -72.46600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 826 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 826 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF BELLOWS FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00154 |
| Federal ID | VT00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |