Cadys Falls
Cadys Falls is a gravity dam located in Lamoille County, Vermont, built in 1894. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cadys Falls
The primary purpose of Cadys 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 Village Of Morrisville, Vt (local government). It impounds the Lamoille River near Hyde Park.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 371 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles. Completed in 1894, 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 06/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Nearest City | Hyde Park |
| River/Stream | Lamoille River |
| Coordinates | 44.57410, -72.61160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 371 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Morrisville, VT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00039 |
| Federal ID | VT00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |