Gulf Brook Reservoir Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Gulf Brook Reservoir in Stratton, Vermont, is a privately owned earth dam structure completed in 1975 with a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet.


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Summary

Situated on Gulf Brook, this reservoir serves multiple purposes and has a low hazard potential according to the data. The dam is regulated by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Although the reservoir's primary purpose is classified as "Other", it plays a crucial role in water resource management in Windham County, Vermont. With a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles, Gulf Brook Reservoir provides essential water storage for various uses. Despite its modest size, the dam's construction and design have proven to be effective in meeting the region's water needs while maintaining a low risk profile.

Ensuring the reservoir's continued safety and functionality, regular inspections are conducted every 10 years, with the last inspection dating back to August 2006. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated", the dam's low hazard potential and the state's regulatory oversight provide assurance to water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Gulf Brook Reservoir's role in supporting sustainable water management practices in the area.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

GULF BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.23

Nid Storage

120

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.