Holland is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 224 ft long, taller than 59% 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 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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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Corinth |
| River/Stream | Pike Hill Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.05856, -72.25286 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 224 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joe Holland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00276 |
| Federal ID | VT00276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |