Searsburg
Searsburg is an other dam located in Bennington County, Vermont, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Searsburg
The primary purpose of Searsburg 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 River Hydro, Llc (private). It impounds the Deerfield River near Wilmington.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 612 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 412 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Nearest City | Wilmington |
| River/Stream | Deerfield River |
| Coordinates | 42.90210, -72.95020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Great River Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00026 |
| Federal ID | VT00026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |