Waterbury Dam
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DGillies
N 44° 22.905 W 072° 46.263
18T E 677554 N 4916691
Waterbury dam serves as both a hydro electric power dam and a flood control dam
Waymark Code: WM78EB
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2009
Views: 9
Designed by the U.S Army Corp of Engineers, Waterbury Dam was constructed by over 2,000 men of the Civilian Conservation Corp (C.C.C.) between 1935-38 after the disasterous flood of 1927 killed 55 people and caused 13,000,000 in damages. The dam is of rolled earth fill type with a clay center with a length of 2130 ft and a maximum height of 187 ft. The dam produces 15,million kw hrs per year and has a reinforced spillway 153.5 ft long made up of 3 tainter gates.
To get there, take the Waterbury exit off the I 89 heading west to Waterbury (1/8 mi). Head NW along route 2 (1 mi) to the sign for Little River State Park. Follow road for 3 mi.
Waterway where the dam is located: Little River
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 187 ft
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
Date built: Not listed
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