Olympus Pool Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Olympus Pool is a historic Earth dam located in Rutland, Vermont, completed in 1885 with a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet.


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Summary

This dam, situated on Otter Creek-TR, serves multiple purposes including water supply and has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Despite its age, this structure is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.

The dam's condition assessment in 2018 rated it as poor, with a significant hazard potential, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures. The last inspection in 2013 revealed a need for improvement, indicating a recurring inspection frequency of every 3 years. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk assessment information are currently unavailable, suggesting a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk mitigation strategies.

With a rich history dating back over a century, Olympus Pool stands as a testament to Vermont's water resource management efforts. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, ensuring the safety and efficiency of infrastructure like this dam is crucial for sustainable water management in the region. Its location in Proctor, Vermont, and association with Otter Creek-TR make it a valuable asset for water supply and environmental conservation efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1885

Dam Length

390

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

OTTER CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.11

Nid Storage

25

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.