Kingsbury
Kingsbury is a gravity dam located in Washington County, Vermont, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kingsbury
The primary purpose of Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury Branch Hydroelectric Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Kingsbury Branch Winooski Rive near East Montpelier.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 74 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 52 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 06/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | East Montpelier |
| River/Stream | Kingsbury Branch Winooski Rive |
| Coordinates | 44.30320, -72.44750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 74 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 659 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kingsbury Branch Hydroelectric Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00081 |
| Federal ID | VT00081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |