Townshend Dam

Vermont — Windham County — WEST RIVER

Location

StateVermont
CountyWindham
RiverWEST RIVER
Coordinates43.05193, -72.70386

Physical Characteristics

NID Height126 ft
Dam Height126 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
NID Storage54,300 acre-ft
Max Storage54,300 acre-ft
Surface Area95 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameTownshend Lake

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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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