Essex No. 19

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyChittenden
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamWinooski River
Coordinates44.48220, -73.11480

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,950 acre-ft
Max Storage1,950 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,950 acre-ft
Surface Area352 acres
Drainage Area1,043 sq mi
Max Discharge75,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVT00045
Federal IDVT00045
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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