# Vermont — Dam safety hazard classification, inspection frequency, and owner obligations by US state

For Vermont, hazard classification is High; classification criteria is Probable or Certain (one or more) (extensive downstream residential, commercial, or industrial development); inspection frequency is 2 years; mandatory is no; inspector qualification is Dam Safety Program or an engineer hired by the Owner, recorded from its source on 2026-08-16.

- **State:** Vermont
- **Hazard classification:** High _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Classification criteria:** Probable or Certain (one or more) (extensive downstream residential, commercial, or industrial development) _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Inspection frequency:** 2 years _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Mandatory:** no
- **Inspector qualification:** Dam Safety Program or an engineer hired by the Owner
- **Statute:** 10 V.S.A. § 1105

## What the source says

> High | Probable or Certain (one or more) (extensive downstream residential, commercial, or industrial development) | Not considered for this classification | Not considered for this classification | Not considered for this classification | 2 years

## Source

- https://dec.vermont.gov/water-investment/dam-safety/inspection-program

Last verified: 2026-08-16. Review by: 2027-08-16.
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