Patch Pond is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1921. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 390 ft long, taller than 80% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Patch Pond
The primary purpose of Patch Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Green Mountain Power Corp (public utility). It impounds the East Creek near Rutland City.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1921, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Rutland City |
| River/Stream | East Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.62978, -72.98553 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00202 |
| Federal ID | VT00202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |