Woodside
Woodside is a gravity dam located in Lamoille County, Vermont, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodside
The primary purpose of Woodside 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 Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Woodside (private). It impounds the Gihon River near East Johnson.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 156 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 1895, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Nearest City | East Johnson |
| River/Stream | Gihon River |
| Coordinates | 44.63209, -72.62516 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 927 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Woodside |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00206 |
| Federal ID | VT00206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |