Elmslie is an earth dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 178 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Elmslie
The primary purpose of Elmslie is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenward Elmslie (private). It impounds the Pekin Brook near Calais.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 178 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 07/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Calais |
| River/Stream | Pekin Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.37967, -72.47619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kenward Elmslie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00292 |
| Federal ID | VT00292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |