Clark Site No. 2 is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 725 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Clark Site No. 2
The primary purpose of Clark Site No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Philip Harkins (private). It impounds the Tabor Branch-tr near Topsham.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Topsham |
| River/Stream | Tabor Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.15593, -72.21961 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Philip Harkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00266 |
| Federal ID | VT00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |