Winooski Falls Dam - Winooski, Vermont
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N 44° 29.280 W 073° 11.160
18T E 644238 N 4927676
As of today, the newest in Vermont
Waymark Code: WM7Q28
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2009
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When this dam was first built, there was a lot of complaining about how the impoundment ruined the rapids above it.
Now, however, people are thankful we're not burning anything to produce the electricity, and there are still some rapids.
Dam is in a spawning area known as Salmon Hole, and the structure includes a fishway.
Waterway where the dam is located: WInooski River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: Approximately 30 feet
Date built: 01/01/1993
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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