Adamant Pond
Adamant Pond is a concrete dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Adamant Pond
The primary purpose of Adamant Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank A. Suchomel Jr (private). It impounds the Beaver Meadow Brook near Calais.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 119 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Calais |
| River/Stream | Beaver Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.33025, -72.50381 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 119 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRANK A. SUCHOMEL JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00251 |
| Federal ID | VT00251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |