Morrisville is a gravity dam located in Lamoille County, Vermont, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Morrisville
The primary purpose of Morrisville 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 29 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 222 square miles. Completed in 1924, 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 | 44.56180, -72.60240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 222 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
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 | VT00040 |
| Federal ID | VT00040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |