Peterson

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyChittenden
Nearest CityWest Milton
River/StreamLamoille River
Coordinates44.63870, -73.16280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length507 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,840 acre-ft
Max Storage2,840 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,840 acre-ft
Surface Area136 acres
Drainage Area700 sq mi
Max Discharge155,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGreen Mountain Power Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVT00031
Federal IDVT00031
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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