West Charleston

Orleans County, Vermont (near West Charleston)

River/Stream: Clyde River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
196 ft
Reservoir Storage
220 acre-ft
Year Completed
1928
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,730 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-17

Hazard Classification: High — 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
VT00021
State
Vermont (VT)
Coordinates
44.89520, -72.05500
Age
98 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.