Essex No. 19

Vermont — Chittenden County — Winooski River

Location

StateVermont
CountyChittenden
RiverWinooski River
Coordinates44.48220, -73.11480

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage1,950 acre-ft
Max Storage1,950 acre-ft
Surface Area352 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerGreen Mountain Power Corporation

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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