Caspian Lake
Caspian Lake is an earth dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Caspian Lake
The primary purpose of Caspian Lake 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 Hardwick Electric Department (local government). It impounds the Greensboro Brook near Greensboro.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 789 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Greensboro |
| River/Stream | Greensboro Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.57703, -72.29816 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 789 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | HARDWICK ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00183 |
| Federal ID | VT00183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |