Comtu Falls

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVermont
CountyWindsor
River/StreamBlack River
Coordinates43.29880, -72.48280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height4 ft
Dam Height4 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2 acre-ft
Max Storage2 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area190 sq mi
Max Discharge13,534 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerComtu Falls Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVT83029
Federal IDVT83029
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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