Springfield Reservoir
Springfield Reservoir is an earth dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1903. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Springfield Reservoir
Springfield Reservoir is a dam in Windsor, Vermont. The dam is owned by Town Of Springfield (local government). It impounds the Black River-tr near Weathersfield.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 317 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1903, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2017.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Weathersfield |
| River/Stream | Black River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.35085, -72.48920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 317 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00159 |
| Federal ID | VT00159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |