Thurman W. Dix Reservoir

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyOrange
Nearest CityORANGE
River/StreamORANGE BROOK
Coordinates44.18050, -72.42490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length920 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,280 acre-ft
Max Storage2,280 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,070 acre-ft
Surface Area119 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge6,430 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BARRE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVT00069
Federal IDVT00069
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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