Mudd Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Mudd Pond, also known as Parsons Pond, is a private water resource located in Hubbardton, Vermont.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

25

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

BRESEE MILL BROOK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

10

Drainage Area

0.89

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

10

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

10
       
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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.