Brown is an earth dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 287 ft long. 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 Brown
The primary purpose of Brown is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Traficanti (private). It impounds the Sucker Brook-tr near Castleton.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/29/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Castleton |
| River/Stream | Sucker Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.66764, -73.16444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Traficanti |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00279 |
| Federal ID | VT00279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |