Seymour Lake
Seymour Lake is a dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seymour Lake
The primary purpose of Seymour Lake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Great Bay Hydro Corp. (private). It impounds the Clyde River-tr near Charleston.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,777 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Charleston |
| River/Stream | Clyde River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.86592, -71.98169 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,777 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | GREAT BAY HYDRO CORP. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00023 |
| Federal ID | VT00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |