Barton Village
Barton Village is a masonry dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barton Village
The primary purpose of Barton Village 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 Barton Village Inc. (public utility). It impounds the Clyde River near Newport.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 77 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 187 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 108 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 05/28/2019.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Newport |
| River/Stream | Clyde River |
| Coordinates | 44.88517, -72.05564 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 77 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 187 acres |
| Drainage Area | 108 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 762 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Barton Village Inc. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00187 |
| Federal ID | VT00187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |