Lower Swanton Project

Lower Swanton Dam (P-15280) is located on the Missisquoi River in the Village of Swanton near Lake Champlain, ~8 miles from the Connecticut River. Prior fish passage challenges led to calls to remove the dam. Village of Swanton, who is the owner of the property and dam, succeeded in promoting and taking the lead in developing the project, addressing fish passage and all environmental risks.

Stonecat Hydro (100% owned by Stone Ridge) is the lead developer and owner of the project through its partnership with the Village of Swanton. Preliminary permit accepted by FERC as of June 9, 2022. Allows for two years to develop the project and gives first position to Stonecat for filing an exempt license. 

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The project facilities are anticipated to consist of an existing dam, a former concrete power canal that will be reutilized for new fish passage and  a new concrete intake structure on the right embankment. A new concrete powerhouse will be built housing three turbines with a combined total capacity of 800 – 1,200 kW along with a new tailrace, trash rack and fish bypass. Total project costs are estimated to be $10-12M.

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