Swanton is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 410 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 Swanton
The primary purpose of Swanton 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 Swanton Light & Power Department (local government). It impounds the Missisquoi River near Swanton.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 847 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Swanton |
| River/Stream | Missisquoi River |
| Coordinates | 44.92059, -73.12790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 847 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Swanton Light & Power Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00205 |
| Federal ID | VT00205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |