Minards Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bellows Falls Mill Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Minards Pond, located in Rockingham, Vermont, is a Gravity type dam built in 1900 primarily for water supply purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 25 feet and a length of 700 feet, this structure holds a storage capacity of 826 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 46 acres. The dam's drainage area is 0.32 square miles, with the Connecticut River-TR running nearby.
Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Minards Pond is state-regulated, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is classified as having a Significant hazard potential, but its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in July 2015. The emergency action plan status and risk assessment for the site remain unspecified, indicating potential areas for future improvement and mitigation strategies.
Despite its age, Minards Pond continues to play a crucial role in supplying water to the local community. As a vital piece of infrastructure, ongoing monitoring and upkeep are essential to safeguarding its integrity and ensuring a reliable water source for the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and environmental impact of this dam within the context of Vermont's water management practices and regulations.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
CONNECTICUT RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
46 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
826 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Minards Pond