Abatiell is an earth dam located in Rutland County, Vermont, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 315 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Abatiell
The primary purpose of Abatiell is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bob Bjorklund (private). It impounds the Giddings Brook-tr near Hubbardton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/01/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Nearest City | Hubbardton |
| River/Stream | Giddings Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.73301, -73.15227 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bob Bjorklund |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00303 |
| Federal ID | VT00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |