Clark Site No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

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Summary

2, located in Topsham, Vermont, is a privately owned recreational dam constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam on the Tabor Branch-TR river stands at a height of 32 feet with a length of 725 feet, providing a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 8 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Clark Site No. 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Despite being modified over the years, the risk assessment is moderate, with a 3 rating. The last inspection in 2011 revealed a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks to the surrounding area.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Clark Site No. 2 for its role in providing recreational opportunities while highlighting the importance of proper dam management and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its picturesque location in Orange County, Vermont, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human recreation and natural resource conservation in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

725

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TABOR BRANCH-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

105

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.