Highgate Falls
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Missisquoi River |
| Coordinates | 44.93380, -73.04690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 658 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,327 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,327 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 355 acres |
| Drainage Area | 820 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Swanton, VT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |