Green River Reservoir Dike
Green River Reservoir Dike is an earth dam located in Lamoille County, Vermont, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Green River Reservoir Dike
The primary purpose of Green River Reservoir Dike 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 Morrisville Electric Dept (local government). It impounds the Baldin Brook near Hyde Park.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 248 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 620 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Nearest City | Hyde Park |
| River/Stream | Baldin Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.61653, -72.50928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 248 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 620 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | MORRISVILLE ELECTRIC DEPT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00246 |
| Federal ID | VT00246 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |