Newbury Water Supply (lower)
Newbury Water Supply (lower) is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Newbury Water Supply (lower)
The primary purpose of Newbury Water Supply (lower) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Newbury Water Company (local government). It impounds the Connecticut River-tr near Newbury.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Newbury |
| River/Stream | Connecticut River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.06272, -72.07564 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF NEWBURY WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00347 |
| Federal ID | VT00347 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |