Stowe Upper Golf Course Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Stowe Upper Golf Course, located in Lamoille, Vermont, is a private recreational facility set against the backdrop of the picturesque West Branch Little River.


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Summary

The golf course boasts an impressive earth dam with a height of 63 feet and a length of 2350 feet, completed in 2004 by GEODESIGN. With a storage capacity of 389 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for the golf course's irrigation needs, ensuring lush green fairways for golf enthusiasts to enjoy.

Despite its high hazard potential, the dam at Stowe Upper Golf Course is currently rated as being in fair condition, following a recent assessment in September 2020. Regular inspections by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation ensure that the dam meets state regulations for safety and maintenance. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 12 acres, with a drainage area of 0.19 square miles, highlighting the importance of proper water management practices in this beautiful natural setting.

Visitors to Stowe Upper Golf Course can appreciate not only the challenging course layout but also the engineering marvel of the earth dam that helps sustain the course's watering needs. The combination of recreational enjoyment and environmental stewardship makes this golf course a unique and compelling destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

2350

Dam Height

63

River Or Stream

WEST BRANCH LITTLE RIVER-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

63

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

389

Structural Height

63

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

63
       
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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.