Lefferts Pond West
Lefferts Pond West is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lefferts Pond West
The primary purpose of Lefferts Pond West 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 Usda Forest Service (federal). It impounds the East Creek near Chittenden.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 08/06/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Chittenden |
| River/Stream | East Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.71951, -72.90414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USDA FOREST SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00193 |
| Federal ID | VT00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |