Holdens Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Holdens Pond, also known as Eustis Pond and Patterson and Holden, is a private water resource located in Brookfield, Vermont.


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Summary

This picturesque pond serves primarily for recreational purposes and was completed in 1932 with a dam height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. However, despite its historical significance, Holdens Pond has a significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of August 2019.

The dam at Holdens Pond is constructed primarily of masonry and stone, with a length of 215 feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The pond is regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and holds a state permit for operation, inspection, and enforcement. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in July 2015, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 3 years to ensure public safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

With its serene setting and recreational opportunities, Holdens Pond is a valuable asset to the community of Brookfield. However, ongoing maintenance and risk management measures are essential to address the significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment of the dam. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the history and regulatory oversight of Holdens Pond intriguing, as efforts continue to ensure its safe operation and preservation for future generations to enjoy.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

215

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

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Primary Dam Type

Masonry

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.52

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

16
       
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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.