1, located in Dover, Vermont, is a local government-owned dam regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Constructed in 1975 by Dufresne-Henry, this earth dam on Ellis Brook-TR-OS stands at 33 feet high and spans 2320 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. While the dam is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, it plays a significant role in the local watershed, impacting a drainage area of 0.03 square miles.
Despite being classified with a "Significant" hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in September 2017. Regular inspections are conducted every three years, with the most recent inspection taking place in June 2012. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified in the available data, highlighting areas for potential improvements to ensure the safety and resilience of this crucial water resource infrastructure. With its close proximity to the New England District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the North Branch Fire District No. 1 serves as a vital component of the local water management system in Windham County, Vermont.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
2320 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
ELLIS BROOK-TR-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
West River Below Townshend Dam Near Townshend
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46cfs |
West River At Jamaica
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463cfs |
Green River Near Colrain
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182cfs |
Ashuelot River At Hinsdale
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483cfs |
North River At Shattuckville
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95cfs |
Deerfield River At Charlemont
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329cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Molly Stark State Park Campsites
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Molly Stark State Park
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Red Mill Brook
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Grout Pond
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Grout Pond Recreation Area
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Woodford State Park
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