Newbury

Vermont — Orange County — Wells River

Location

StateVermont
CountyOrange
RiverWells River
Coordinates44.15200, -72.05420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length90 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNewbury Hydro Company, L.P.
Other NameAdams Paper 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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