East Barnet
East Barnet is a concrete dam located in Caledonia County, Vermont, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Barnet
The primary purpose of East Barnet 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 Passumpsic River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 500 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| River/Stream | Passumpsic River |
| Coordinates | 44.32690, -72.03590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 500 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00373 |
| Federal ID | VT00373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |