Vernon

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near Vernon, VT)

River/Stream: Connecticut River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
956 ft
Reservoir Storage
54,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1909
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
224,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-09

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00097
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.77170, -72.51200
Age
117 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.