Taftsville
Taftsville is a concrete dam located in Windsor County, Vermont, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taftsville
The primary purpose of Taftsville 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 Green Mountain Power Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Ottauquechee River near Quechee.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 190 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 06/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Nearest City | Quechee |
| River/Stream | Ottauquechee River |
| Coordinates | 43.63120, -72.46860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 190 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00207 |
| Federal ID | VT00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |