Sheldon Springs
Sheldon Springs is a buttress dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sheldon Springs
The primary purpose of Sheldon Springs 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 Missisquoi, Llc (private). It impounds the Missisquoi River near East Highgate.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 283 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 175 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 794 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 05/15/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | East Highgate |
| River/Stream | Missisquoi River |
| Coordinates | 44.91100, -72.97350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 283 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 794 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,822 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Missisquoi, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00151 |
| Federal ID | VT00151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |