Blodgett
Blodgett is an earth dam located in Orange County, Vermont, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blodgett
The primary purpose of Blodgett is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Blodgett Forests, Llc (private). It impounds the Roaring Brook near Bradford.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/06/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Vermont dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Bradford |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.02875, -72.10228 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BLODGETT FORESTS, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00117 |
| Federal ID | VT00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |