Johnsons Mill Dam Removal

Dam Removed, Fish Habitat Improved

In August 2021, the Johnsons Mill Dam was removed from the Bogue Branch in Bakersfield, VT. Franklin County NRCD managed the project from start to finish. This dam removal was designed to restore natural stream flow and improve trout habitat by removing an aquatic organism passage barrier.

We continue to monitor the site with game cameras and periodic site visits. We post updated photos and time-lapse videos to show how the site continues to adapt following the dam removal.

Check out the before-and-after photos and our ongoing monitoring results below. You can also read about the historic resources of the Johnsons Mill Dam and the press coverage of its removal.