Bullis Pond dam
Bullis Pond
Bullis Pond, also known as Browns Corner Pond, is a historic masonry dam located in Franklin, Vermont, along the Rock River. Built in 1843, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. With a surface area of 13 acres and a drainage area of 5.6 square miles, Bullis Pond serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Bullis Pond has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2014. While the primary purpose of this dam is listed as "Other," it continues to provide essential services such as flood control, water supply, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Despite its age, Bullis Pond remains a key feature in the state's water infrastructure network.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the historical significance and functional importance of Bullis Pond in the Franklin County region. With its charming location and diverse ecosystem, Bullis Pond serves as a reminder of the intersection between human intervention and natural landscapes, highlighting the delicate balance needed to maintain sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climates and increasing demands on water resources.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bullis Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missisquoi River At Swanton | 674 cfs | → |
| Missisquoi River Near East Berkshire | 462 cfs | → |
| Lamoille River At East Georgia | 753 cfs | → |
| Little Chazy River Near Chazy Ny | 46 cfs | → |
| Lamoille River At Johnson | 354 cfs | → |
| Missisquoi River Near North Troy | 124 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bullis Pond.
Boat launches
- Launch Road 99, Franklin
- Lake Road Franklin
- Spring Street Highgate
- Moreau Drive Swanton
- State Route 36 Fairfield
- West Shore Road Alburgh
Campgrounds
- Carmi State Park
- Lake Carmi State Park
- Lakewood Campground
- Burton Island
- Grand Isle State Park
- Hazen's Notch Campground
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Track Bullis Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Bullis Pond
Where does the data for Bullis Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bullis Pond.