Newbury Water Supply (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 80.2% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00347 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
VILLAGE OF NEWBURY WATER COMPANY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Newbury Water Supply (Lower)?
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) 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 Newbury Water Supply (Lower)?
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) is owned by VILLAGE OF NEWBURY WATER COMPANY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newbury Water Supply (Lower) built?
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) was completed in 1890, making it 136 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 Newbury Water Supply (Lower)?
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Newbury Water Supply (Lower)?
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) has a dam height of 32 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 Newbury Water Supply (Lower) last inspected?
Newbury Water Supply (Lower) was last inspected on June 13, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.