Parsons Mill
Parsons Mill is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Parsons Mill
The primary purpose of Parsons Mill is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard & Rachelle Lenchus (private). It impounds the Hubbardton River near Benson.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2017.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Benson |
| River/Stream | Hubbardton River |
| Coordinates | 43.69903, -73.27879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD & RACHELLE LENCHUS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00105 |
| Federal ID | VT00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |