Lake Paran

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyBennington
Nearest CityBENNINGTON
River/StreamPARAN CREEK
Coordinates42.93200, -73.23581

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1851 (175 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage535 acre-ft
Max Storage535 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSTATE OF VERMONT - AOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/18/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVT00006
Federal IDVT00006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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