Fellows

Black River· Windsor, Vermont· Built 1990· Gravity· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Hydroelectric Private

Key Takeaway

Fellows is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 9.5% in VT)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area189 sq mi
Max Discharge7,687 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDVT00158

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 4, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

One Hundred River Street, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fellows?

Fellows is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fellows?

Fellows is owned by One Hundred River Street, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fellows built?

Fellows was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fellows?

Fellows serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fellows?

Fellows has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Fellows last inspected?

Fellows was last inspected on September 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.