Newport

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyOrleans
Nearest CityNewport
River/StreamClyde River
Coordinates44.93430, -72.17640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length713 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area142 sq mi
Max Discharge10,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGreat Bay Hydro Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVT00020
Federal IDVT00020
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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