South Pond is an earth dam located in Lamoille County, Vermont, built in 1922. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 115 ft long, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About South Pond
The primary purpose of South Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South Pond Land Owners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Gihon River-tr near Eden.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1922, 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 06/09/2017.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Nearest City | Eden |
| River/Stream | Gihon River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.69370, -72.52767 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | South Pond Land Owners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00197 |
| Federal ID | VT00197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |