Newbury
Newbury is a concrete dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1912. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newbury
The primary purpose of Newbury 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 Newbury Hydro Company, L.p. (private). It impounds the Wells River near Wells River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1912, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Wells River |
| River/Stream | Wells River |
| Coordinates | 44.15200, -72.05420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Newbury Hydro Company, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00325 |
| Federal ID | VT00325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |