I have been by this tower a number of times and always wondered what it was. Well...
It is the Surge Tower at Harriman Development Readsboro Vt.
Usually part of hydro-electric generating stations or water treatment plants. Energy, when released in a confined space, such as a water distribution system, creates shock waves when hydrants, valves, or pumps are opened and closed quickly, trapping the kinetic energy of moving water within the confined space of a piping system. These shock waves can create a turbulence that travels at the speed of sound, seeking a point of release. The release the surge usually finds is an elevated tank or surge tower.
Now you know.
Klay
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505126 DEERFIELD RIVER AT HARRIMAN
DEVELOPMENT, READSBORO VT
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Just randomly found your blog as I was trying to find out what this tower was. I passed by it yesterday and found it to be mysterious and a bit sinister looking. Because I had no idea what it was I just did a "Readsboro, VT tower search", which wasn't very helpful. And then I came to your link. Now I know! So thanks. I had never heard of surge towers before. Cool!
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