Lake Bomoseen
Lake Bomoseen is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1850. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Bomoseen
The primary purpose of Lake Bomoseen is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Vermont - Dec (state). It impounds the Castleton River-tr near Castleton.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 45 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,360 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Castleton |
| River/Stream | Castleton River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.60517, -73.23328 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,360 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF VERMONT - DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00177 |
| Federal ID | VT00177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |