Waterbury
Key Takeaway
Waterbury is classified as high hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 187 ft (taller than 99.4% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 2,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 850 acres |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00027 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STATE OF VERMONT - DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Waterbury?
Waterbury is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Waterbury?
Waterbury is owned by STATE OF VERMONT - DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waterbury built?
Waterbury was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Waterbury?
Waterbury serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waterbury?
Waterbury has a dam height of 187 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 Waterbury last inspected?
Waterbury was last inspected on August 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.