Flood Control Dams in Vermont
Vermont has 13 flood control dams, of which 11 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball Mountain Dam | Windham | 247 | High | Not Available | 1961 |
| 2 | Waterbury | Washington | 187 | High | Poor | 1938 |
| 3 | Union Village Dam | Orange | 164 | High | Not Available | 1950 |
| 4 | Townshend Dam | Windham | 126 | High | Not Available | 1961 |
| 5 | North Springfield Dam | Windsor | 118 | High | Not Available | 1960 |
| 6 | Wrightsville | Washington | 115 | High | Fair | 1935 |
| 7 | Jewell Brook Site No. 5 | Windsor | 113 | High | Fair | 1972 |
| 8 | Jewell Brook Site No. 3 | Windsor | 76 | High | Fair | 1970 |
| 9 | Jewell Brook Site No. 2 | Windsor | 71 | High | Fair | 1969 |
| 10 | Jewell Brook Site No. 1 | Windsor | 69 | High | Fair | 1969 |
| 11 | East Barre | Washington | 65 | High | Fair | 1935 |
| 12 | Jewell Brook Site No. 3 Dike | Windsor | 17 | Low | Satisfactory | 1970 |
| 13 | Village At Dorset Park Pond #3 | Chittenden | 13 | Significant | Satisfactory | 1985 |