Carey
Carey is an earth dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carey
The primary purpose of Carey is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joan R. Carey (private). It impounds the Black River-tr near Springfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 136 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 09/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Black River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.30414, -72.51145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 136 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOAN R. CAREY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00283 |
| Federal ID | VT00283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |