Hardwick Lake
Hardwick Lake is a concrete dam located in Caledonia County, Vermont, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hardwick Lake
The primary purpose of Hardwick Lake 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 Hardwick Electric Department (local government). It impounds the Lamoille River near Hardwick.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 523 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 122 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Nearest City | Hardwick |
| River/Stream | Lamoille River |
| Coordinates | 44.51708, -72.37817 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 523 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 122 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | HARDWICK ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00186 |
| Federal ID | VT00186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |