Upper Moore Pond is an earth dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 135 ft long. 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 Upper Moore Pond
The primary purpose of Upper Moore Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Moore Pond Inc (private). It impounds the Pinney Hollow Brook near Plymouth.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Pinney Hollow Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.52243, -72.72259 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Moore Pond Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00218 |
| Federal ID | VT00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |