Pelletier
Key Takeaway
Pelletier is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 52.6% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00349 |
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
STATE OF VERMONT - DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pelletier?
Pelletier 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 Pelletier?
Pelletier is owned by STATE OF VERMONT - DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pelletier built?
Pelletier 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 Pelletier?
Pelletier serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pelletier?
Pelletier has a dam height of 20 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 Pelletier last inspected?
Pelletier was last inspected on July 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.