Moretown No. 8

Washington County, Vermont (near Waterbury)

River/Stream: Mad River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
333 ft
Reservoir Storage
200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
13,721 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-06-11

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
VT00167
State
Vermont (VT)
Coordinates
44.28570, -72.71010
Age
116 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.