Miles Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Miles Pond, located in Essex County, Vermont, is a picturesque reservoir known for its recreational opportunities.


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Summary

This gravity dam, completed in 1900, stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 2200 acre-feet. With a surface area of 206 acres and surrounded by the Miles Stream, this reservoir provides a serene setting for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.

Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Miles Pond is under state jurisdiction and regulation. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure the structural integrity of the dam and to mitigate any potential risks. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.

Despite its age, Miles Pond continues to be a vital water resource in the region, offering both beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. With its historical significance, scenic surroundings, and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a symbol of Vermont's commitment to balancing water resource management with environmental conservation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Miles Pond represents a harmonious blend of nature's beauty and human ingenuity in safeguarding our precious water sources.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

MILES STREAM

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

206

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

6.54

Nid Storage

2200

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.