Uvm Lower Dam
Uvm Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, Vermont, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Uvm Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Uvm Lower Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by University Of Vermont (state). It impounds the Lake Champlain-tr near South Burlington.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | South Burlington |
| River/Stream | Lake Champlain-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.50930, -72.20350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00385 |
| Federal ID | VT00385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |