Townshend Dam
Vermont — Windham County — WEST RIVER
Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| River | WEST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.05193, -72.70386 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 54,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 6, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Other Name | Townshend Lake |
Location Map
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.