Pownal Tannery

Vermont — Bennington County — Hoosic River

Location

StateVermont
CountyBennington
RiverHoosic River
Coordinates42.79550, -73.26360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length153 ft
NID Storage490 acre-ft
Max Storage490 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Pownal, VT
Other NamePownal Tanning Co. Dam

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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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