Center Rutland is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 220 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 Center Rutland
The primary purpose of Center Rutland 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 Omya Inc (private). It impounds the Otter Creek near Rutland Town.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 308 square miles. Completed in 1898, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Rutland Town |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.60307, -73.01218 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 308 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Omya Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00208 |
| Federal ID | VT00208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |