Weybridge East
Weybridge East is a concrete dam located in Addison County, Vermont, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weybridge East
The primary purpose of Weybridge East 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 Otter Creek near Weybridge.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 114 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 750 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 09/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Nearest City | Weybridge |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.06660, -73.21730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 114 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 750 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46,000 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 | 09/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00047 |
| Federal ID | VT00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |