Jones Mill
Jones Mill is a concrete dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jones Mill
The primary purpose of Jones Mill is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of Vermont - Aot (state). It impounds the Jones Brook near Brandon.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 07/15/2016.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Brandon |
| River/Stream | Jones Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.78404, -73.06395 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STATE OF VERMONT - AOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00356 |
| Federal ID | VT00356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |