Dams in Lamoille County, Vermont
20Total Dams
4High Hazard
10Significant
Dam Safety in Lamoille County, Vermont
Lamoille County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 10 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lamoille County is 78 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Stowe Upper Golf Course at 63 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Upper Golf Course | High | Fair | 63 | Recreation | 2004 |
| Wolcott | High | Not Rated | 52 | Hydroelectric | 1920 |
| Lake Mansfield | High | Fair | 32 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Johnson State Lower | High | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1960 |
| South Pond | Significant | Satisfactory | 38 | Recreation | 1922 |
| Edwards Snowmaking | Significant | Satisfactory | 37 | Recreation | 2001 |
| Bloch | Significant | Fair | 36 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Smugglers Notch Village | Significant | Poor | 30 | Water Supply | 1966 |
| Bryan | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Beaver Lake | Significant | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Green River Reservoir Dike | Significant | Not Rated | 23 | Hydroelectric | 1947 |
| Green River Dike | Significant | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1947 |
| Schwartz | Significant | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Mcallister Pond | Significant | Fair | 0 | Recreation | |
| Kimibakw | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Morrisville | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Cadys Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Hydroelectric | 1894 |
| Woodside | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1895 |
| Wolcott Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Lake Eden | Low | Poor | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |