Mudd Pond dam
Mudd Pond
Mudd Pond, also known as Parsons Pond, is a private water resource located in Hubbardton, Vermont. This recreational pond is regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Built in 1900, the dam at Mudd Pond stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam at Mudd Pond is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in July 2018. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for the pond are currently unknown, indicating a need for further evaluation and improvement. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 0.89 square miles, Mudd Pond presents both recreational opportunities and potential challenges that warrant continued monitoring and maintenance.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mudd Pond offers a fascinating case study in the management and stewardship of a private recreational water body in Vermont. With its historic significance dating back over a century, the pond's condition assessment and hazard potential underscore the importance of proactive monitoring and risk assessment to ensure the safety and sustainability of this natural resource. As efforts are made to enhance the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness, Mudd Pond serves as a valuable example of the intersection between conservation, recreation, and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Mudd Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 643 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 352 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater | 51 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mudd Pond.
Boat launches
- Sudbury
- Lhcs Road Hubbardton
- Willowbrook Road Sudbury
- Mount Independence Road Orwell
- Orwell
- Lake Road 4819, Benson
Campgrounds
- Half Moon Pond State Park
- Bomoseen State Park
- Country Village Campground
- Silver Lake Campground
- Branbury State Park
- Lake Dunmore Kampersville
Fishing spots
- Black Pond Access Point
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Combination Pond
- Moses Pond
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
Paddle runs
- End Of Fs Road 243 To Neshobe River
- Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243
- Headwaters To Woodstock, Vt
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
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Track Mudd Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Mudd Pond
Where does the data for Mudd 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 Mudd Pond.