14Total Dams
4High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Chittenden County is 98 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Essex No. 19 at 53 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterson | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Hydroelectric | 1949 |
| Clark Falls | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Hydroelectric | 1937 |
| Indian Brook Reservoir | High | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Lower Pond | High | Poor | 12 | Other | 1867 |
| Essex No. 19 | Significant | Satisfactory | 53 | Hydroelectric | 1917 |
| Colchester Pond | Significant | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Village at Dorset Park Pond #3 | Significant | Satisfactory | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Mill Pond | Significant | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Gorge No. 18 | Low | Not assessed | 46 | Hydroelectric | 1914 |
| Chace Mill | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1993 |
| Milton | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Hydroelectric | 1929 |
| Milton Pond | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Water Supply | 1900 |
| Gillett Pond | Low | Poor | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Lake Iroquois | Low | Fair | 7 | Other | 1870 |