Norton Pond is an earth dam located in Essex County, Vermont, built in 1893. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Norton Pond
The primary purpose of Norton Pond 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 Hydro Coaticook (local government). It impounds the Coaticook River near Norton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 583 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1893, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1992. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Norton |
| River/Stream | Coaticook River |
| Coordinates | 44.95352, -71.85014 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 583 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hydro Coaticook |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00198 |
| Federal ID | VT00198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |