Milton
Milton is a concrete dam located in Chittenden County, Vermont, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Milton
The primary purpose of Milton 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 Green Mountain Power Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Lamoille River near West Milton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 144 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 690 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Nearest City | West Milton |
| River/Stream | Lamoille River |
| Coordinates | 44.63670, -73.11800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 144 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 690 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00032 |
| Federal ID | VT00032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |