Holland is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Holland

The primary purpose of Holland is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Holland (private). It impounds the Pike Hill Brook-tr near Corinth.

The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 224 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 05/17/1985. That was over 41 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVermont
CountyOrange
Nearest CityCorinth
River/StreamPike Hill Brook-tr
Coordinates44.05856, -72.25286

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length224 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJOE HOLLAND
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/17/1985
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVT00276
Federal IDVT00276
More InfoState Dam Safety Program