Dams in Franklin County, Vermont
14Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Franklin County, Vermont
Franklin County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Franklin County is 113 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Highgate Falls at 45 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans North Reservoir | High | Poor | 32 | Water Supply | 1895 |
| St. Albans South Reservoir | High | Fair | 26 | Water Supply | 1910 |
| Highgate Falls | Significant | Satisfactory | 45 | Hydroelectric | 1918 |
| Silver Lake | Significant | Poor | 35 | Water Supply | 1912 |
| Sheldon Springs | Low | Satisfactory | 38 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Fairfax Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Hydroelectric | 1919 |
| Browns Pond | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Other | 1920 |
| Bullis Pond | Low | Fair | 22 | Other | 1843 |
| Silver Lake South Dike | Low | Poor | 22 | Water Supply | 1873 |
| Enosburg Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Hydroelectric | 1928 |
| Swanton | Low | Poor | 19 | Hydroelectric | 1920 |
| Lake Carmi | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Fairfield Swamp Pond | Low | Fair | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1967 |
| Silver Lake North Dike | Low | Poor | 10 | Water Supply | 1895 |