Bakers Falls
Bakers Falls is a concrete dam located in Orleans County, Vermont, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bakers Falls
The primary purpose of Bakers Falls 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 Troy Mills Hydroelectric Inc. (private). It impounds the Missisquoi River near Troy.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 101 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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 05/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Troy |
| River/Stream | Missisquoi River |
| Coordinates | 44.91690, -72.39650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 101 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Troy Mills Hydroelectric Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00188 |
| Federal ID | VT00188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |