Bethel Mills
Bethel Mills is a concrete dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bethel Mills
The primary purpose of Bethel Mills 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 Bethel Mills Electric, Llc (private). It impounds the Third Branch White River near Bethel.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 136 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 07/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Bethel |
| River/Stream | Third Branch White River |
| Coordinates | 43.83200, -72.63460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 136 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,485 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Bethel Mills Electric, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00190 |
| Federal ID | VT00190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |