Peacham Pond Dam, Vermont, USA

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Quick Facts About Peacham Pond Dam

Location: Caledonia, Vermont
Coordinates: 44.336811, -72.2650604
River: Sucker Brook River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1930
Dam Height: 26 ft (8 m)
Dam Length: 795 ft (242 m)
Dam Capacity: 5,096 acre-ft (6,286 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant

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Peacham Pond Dam Information

Peacham Pond Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont.

The dam, which is on the Sucker Brook River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by TROJAN ENGINEERING CORP. and commissioned in 1930 and is currently owned by GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP.

Peacham Pond Dam Structure

The Peacham Pond Dam is approximately 795 feet (242 m) long, 26 feet (8 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Peacham Pond Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,096 acre-ft (6,286 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 331 acres (134 ha) and the total catchment area is 3 square miles (9 square kilometres).

Peacham Pond Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Peacham Pond Dam does not have any spillways.

Peacham Pond Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Peacham Pond Dam
Caledonia, Vermont
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 26 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 795 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 5,096 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 3 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Peacham Pond Dam Weather

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Peacham Pond Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Peacham Pond Dam?

Peacham Pond Dam is in Vermont.

In which county is the Peacham Pond Dam?

Peacham Pond Dam is in Caledonia County.

How high is the Peacham Pond Dam?

Peacham Pond Dam is 26 feet high.

How long is the Peacham Pond Dam?

Peacham Pond Dam is 795 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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