Bugbee Mill Pond

CITY STREAM· Bennington, Vermont· Built 1936· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bugbee Mill Pond is classified as low hazard in Vermont. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 20.6% in VT)
Dam Length140 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDVT00223

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 23, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEC

Ownership

EDWARD SHEA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bugbee Mill Pond?

Bugbee Mill Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bugbee Mill Pond?

Bugbee Mill Pond is owned by EDWARD SHEA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bugbee Mill Pond built?

Bugbee Mill Pond was completed in 1936, making it 90 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bugbee Mill Pond?

Bugbee Mill Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bugbee Mill Pond?

Bugbee Mill Pond has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bugbee Mill Pond last inspected?

Bugbee Mill Pond was last inspected on June 23, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.