Tailings Dams in Vermont
Vermont has 3 tailings dams, of which 1 carry a high hazard classification. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Mine Tp-1 | Orange | 120 | High | Satisfactory | 1958 |
| 2 | Windsor Minerals Pond #9 | Windsor | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | 1972 |
| 3 | Windsor Minerals Pond #10 | Windsor | 33 | Low | Satisfactory | 1982 |