Bellows Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCheshire
Nearest CityBellows Falls, VT
River/StreamConnecticut River
Coordinates43.13784, -72.44683

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length643 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,000 acre-ft
Max Storage30,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage30,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,804 acres
Drainage Area5,414 sq mi
Max Discharge157,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGreat River Hydro, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNH00112
Federal IDNH00112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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