Vergennes Plant No. 9b Spillway

Addison County, Vermont (near Vergennes)

River/Stream: Otter Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
140 ft
Reservoir Storage
200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
3,459 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-18

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
VT00036
State
Vermont (VT)
Coordinates
44.16620, -73.25630
Age
114 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.