Bolton Falls

Washington County, Vermont (near North Duxbury)

River/Stream: Winooski River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
75 ft
Dam Length
190 ft
Reservoir Storage
355 acre-ft
Year Completed
1898
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
68,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-06-14

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
VT00261
State
Vermont (VT)
Coordinates
44.35950, -72.81720
Age
128 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.