Chace Mill
Chace Mill is a gravity dam located in Chittenden County, Vermont, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chace Mill
The primary purpose of Chace Mill 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 City Of Burlington, Vermont & Burlington Electric Dept. (local government). It impounds the Winooski River near Burlington.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,060 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years 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 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Winooski River |
| Coordinates | 44.48870, -73.18700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,060 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Burlington, Vermont & Burlington Electric Dept. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00329 |
| Federal ID | VT00329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |