Townshend Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | TOWNSHEND |
| River/Stream | WEST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.05192, -72.70386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 278 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 201,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |