White Current
Key Takeaway
White Current is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.8% in VT) |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | VT00331 |
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
ENEL NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Current?
White Current 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 White Current?
White Current is owned by ENEL NORTH AMERICA, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Current built?
White Current was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 White Current?
White Current 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 White Current?
White Current has a dam height of 7 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 White Current last inspected?
White Current was last inspected on July 12, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.