East Orange (Upper) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

East Orange (Upper) in Orange, Vermont, is a private recreational area located along the East Orange Branch-TR river.


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Summary

This dam, with a storage capacity of 3 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.81 acres, serves primarily for recreational purposes. Although the dam's specific height and length are not provided, its core type is listed as buttress with an unlisted/unknown foundation.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, East Orange (Upper) presents a significant hazard potential. While the condition assessment is not rated, important emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been reported. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to consider the potential risks associated with this dam due to its significant hazard potential and lack of state regulation.

The location's risk management measures, inspection frequency, and emergency response readiness are not adequately documented, raising concerns about the safety and resilience of East Orange (Upper) in the face of potential emergencies or extreme weather events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should advocate for improved monitoring, assessment, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and sustainability of this recreational area and its surrounding environment.

River Or Stream

EAST ORANGE BRANCH-TR

Surface Area

0.81

Drainage Area

0.18

Nid Storage

3

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown
       
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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.