South Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

South Pond, located in Eden, Vermont, is a private recreational water resource regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1922, is an earth structure standing at 30 feet high and spanning 115 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet and a surface area of 109 acres, South Pond offers ample space for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.

Despite its significant hazard potential, South Pond's dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition following a 2017 inspection. The structure is subject to regular state enforcement, inspection, and permitting, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The Gihon River-TR feeds into the pond, contributing to its 2.16 square mile drainage area and providing a source of water for the surrounding ecosystem.

As a vital water source in Lamoille County, South Pond serves as a hub for recreational and ecological activities. Its historical significance, coupled with its modern regulatory oversight, highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate conservation can appreciate the balance between human enjoyment and environmental preservation that South Pond represents.

Year Completed

1922

Dam Length

115

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

GIHON RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

109

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

2.16

Nid Storage

3300

Structural Height

38

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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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.