Rutland City Reservoir
Rutland City Reservoir is an earth dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rutland City Reservoir
The primary purpose of Rutland City Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Rutland (local government). It impounds the East Creek-tr near Rutland Town.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/2017. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Vermont dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Rutland Town |
| River/Stream | East Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.64841, -72.94482 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF RUTLAND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00235 |
| Federal ID | VT00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |