South Woodbury Pond
South Woodbury Pond is a masonry dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1875. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About South Woodbury Pond
The primary purpose of South Woodbury Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elizabeth Hunt (private). It impounds the Sabin Pond-tr near Woodbury.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 84 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 08/05/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Woodbury |
| River/Stream | Sabin Pond-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.41531, -72.42225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 84 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELIZABETH HUNT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00311 |
| Federal ID | VT00311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |