Dams in Orleans County, Vermont
15Total Dams
2High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Orleans County, Vermont
Orleans County has 15 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 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Orleans County is 91 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Paine Site No. 2 at 34 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Charleston | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1928 |
| Newport | High | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1936 |
| Paine Site No. 1 | Significant | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Jay Peak | Significant | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1988 |
| Crystal Lake | Significant | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1860 |
| Shadow Lake | Significant | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Caspian Lake | Significant | Poor | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1929 |
| Paine Site No. 2 | Low | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Barton Village | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Hydroelectric | 1949 |
| Echo Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1922 |
| Bakers Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Seymour Lake | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Hydroelectric | 1928 |
| North Troy | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Hydroelectric | 1920 |
| Little Hosmer Pond | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1969 |
| May Pond | Low | Poor | 7 | Water Supply | 1900 |