Huntington Falls
Huntington Falls is a concrete dam located in Addison County, Vermont, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Huntington Falls
The primary purpose of Huntington Falls 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 Otter Creek near Weybridge.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 187 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 752 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 08/06/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Nearest City | Weybridge |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.07080, -73.19570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 187 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 752 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,587 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00042 |
| Federal ID | VT00042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |