Glen is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,755 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Glen
The primary purpose of Glen 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 Corp (public utility). It impounds the East Creek near Rutland Town.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,755 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Rutland Town |
| River/Stream | East Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.64954, -72.95367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,755 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corp |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00236 |
| Federal ID | VT00236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |