Newbrough Upper
Newbrough Upper is an earth dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Newbrough Upper
The primary purpose of Newbrough Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joseph And Sandra Lockerby (private). It impounds the Dog River-tr near Berlin.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Berlin |
| River/Stream | Dog River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.21979, -72.64838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOSEPH AND SANDRA LOCKERBY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00297 |
| Federal ID | VT00297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |