Bullis Pond
Bullis Pond is a masonry dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1843. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bullis Pond
Bullis Pond is a dam in Franklin, Vermont. The dam is owned by Town Of Franklin (local government). It impounds the Rock River near Franklin.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1843, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Rock River |
| Coordinates | 44.96840, -72.96648 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1843 (183 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TOWN OF FRANKLIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00211 |
| Federal ID | VT00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |