Fairfax Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVermont
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityFairfax
River/StreamLamoille River
Coordinates44.65120, -72.99070

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length367 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,080 acre-ft
Max Storage1,080 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,080 acre-ft
Surface Area152 acres
Drainage Area529 sq mi
Max Discharge66,900 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGreen Mountain Power Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/13/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVT00034
Federal IDVT00034
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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