Lake Casper
Lake Casper is an earth dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Casper
The primary purpose of Lake Casper is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by South Royalton Fire Dist. No. 1 (local government). It impounds the White River-tr near Royalton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century 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 06/23/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Royalton |
| River/Stream | White River-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.81669, -72.52193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SOUTH ROYALTON FIRE DIST. NO. 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00306 |
| Federal ID | VT00306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |