Ottauquechee East Dam
Ottauquechee East Dam is a concrete dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ottauquechee East Dam
The primary purpose of Ottauquechee East Dam 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 Ottauquechee Hydro Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ottauquechee River near West Woodstock.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 221 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years 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 06/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | West Woodstock |
| River/Stream | Ottauquechee River |
| Coordinates | 43.59370, -72.34930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 221 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 768 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Ottauquechee Hydro Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00233 |
| Federal ID | VT00233S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |