Reynolds Reservoir is an earth dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1884. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 577 ft long. 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 Reynolds Reservoir
Reynolds Reservoir is a dam in Rutland, Vermont. The dam is owned by Town of Proctor (local government). It impounds the Otter Creek-tr near Proctor.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 577 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1884, 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 07/29/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Proctor |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.64466, -73.02569 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 577 ft |
| Year Completed | 1884 (142 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of Proctor |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00321 |
| Federal ID | VT00321 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |