Sheldon Springs

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVermont
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityEast Highgate
River/StreamMissisquoi River
Coordinates44.91100, -72.97350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length283 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area794 sq mi
Max Discharge3,822 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerMissisquoi, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/15/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVT00151
Federal IDVT00151
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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