Reservoir Pond
Reservoir Pond is a concrete dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reservoir Pond
The primary purpose of Reservoir Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Ludlow (local government). It impounds the Black River near Ludlow.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 07/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Ludlow |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 43.42961, -72.69798 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF LUDLOW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00173 |
| Federal ID | VT00173 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |