Fairfax Falls
Fairfax Falls is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairfax Falls
The primary purpose of Fairfax Falls 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 Green Mountain Power Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Lamoille River near Fairfax.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 367 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 152 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,080 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 529 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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 06/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Fairfax |
| River/Stream | Lamoille River |
| Coordinates | 44.65120, -72.99070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 367 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 529 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00034 |
| Federal ID | VT00034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |