Beldens West
Beldens West is a gravity dam located in Addison County, Vermont, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beldens West
The primary purpose of Beldens West 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 15 feet tall and stretches 57 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 632 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Nearest City | Weybridge |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.05210, -73.17760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 57 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 632 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 788 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 | VT00043 |
| Federal ID | VT00043S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |