Lake Dunmore
Lake Dunmore is an earth dam located in Addison County, Vermont, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Dunmore
The primary purpose of Lake Dunmore 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 Leicester River near Salisbury.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 985 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1920, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/13/1953. That was over 72 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Nearest City | Salisbury |
| River/Stream | Leicester River |
| Coordinates | 43.90961, -73.08748 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 985 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/1953 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00191 |
| Federal ID | VT00191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |