Peacham Pond is an earth dam located in Caledonia County, Vermont, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 795 ft long, taller than 55% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Peacham Pond
The primary purpose of Peacham Pond 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 Corp (public utility). It impounds the Sucker Brook near Peacham.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 795 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 331 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,096 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Nearest City | Peacham |
| River/Stream | Sucker Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.33681, -72.26506 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,096 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,096 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 331 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00050 |
| Federal ID | VT00050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |