Keefe Site 2
Keefe Site 2 is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Keefe Site 2
The primary purpose of Keefe Site 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Richter (private). It impounds the Middle Brook near West Fairlee.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | West Fairlee |
| River/Stream | Middle Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.96278, -72.21751 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM RICHTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00310 |
| Federal ID | VT00310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |