Village At Dorset Park Pond #3
Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 is an earth dam located in Chittenden County, Vermont, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Village At Dorset Park Pond #3
The primary purpose of Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Dorset Park Community Association (private). It impounds the Potash Brook-tr - Os near South Burlington.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 07/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Nearest City | South Burlington |
| River/Stream | Potash Brook-tr - Os |
| Coordinates | 44.44761, -73.16935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DORSET PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00370 |
| Federal ID | VT00370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |