West Charleston

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyOrleans
Nearest CityWest Charleston
River/StreamClyde River
Coordinates44.89520, -72.05500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length196.3 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area108 sq mi
Max Discharge2,730 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 IDVT00021
Federal IDVT00021
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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