Rood Pond

SECOND BRANCH WHITE RIVER-TR· Orange, Vermont· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Rood Pond is classified as low hazard in Vermont. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 25.3% in VT)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVT00163

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: July 17, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEC

Ownership

STATE OF VERMONT - DFW

State Government

Nearby Dams

Holdens Pond

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Significant Hazard 16 ft

Sunset Lake

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Significant Hazard 12 ft

Baker Pond

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Low Hazard 14 ft

Bolster Reservoir

Washington, VT

Low Hazard 25 ft

Berlin Pond

Washington, VT

Low Hazard 14 ft

Newbrough Upper

Washington, VT

Significant Hazard 23 ft

Hands Mill

Orange, VT

Significant Hazard 20 ft

East Barre

Washington, VT

High Hazard 65 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rood Pond?

Rood 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 Rood Pond?

Rood Pond is owned by STATE OF VERMONT - DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rood Pond?

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

How tall is Rood Pond?

Rood Pond has a dam height of 13 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 Rood Pond last inspected?

Rood Pond was last inspected on July 17, 2012. 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.