Enosburg Falls is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 245 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Enosburg Falls
The primary purpose of Enosburg 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 Village of Enosburg Falls (local government). It impounds the Missisquoi River near Enosburg Falls.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 121 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 587 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Enosburg Falls |
| River/Stream | Missisquoi River |
| Coordinates | 44.90230, -72.80770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 587 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,443 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Enosburg Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00199 |
| Federal ID | VT00199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |