Echo Pond Dam
Echo Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Echo Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Echo Pond 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 Great Bay Hydro Corporation (private). It impounds the Clyde River near East Charleston.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 508 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1922, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | East Charleston |
| River/Stream | Clyde River |
| Coordinates | 44.85094, -71.99059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 508 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Great Bay Hydro Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00022 |
| Federal ID | VT00022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |