Big Meadow Pond A.k.a. Judd Pond Dam
Big Meadow Pond A.k.a. Judd Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1860. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Meadow Pond A.k.a. Judd Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Big Meadow Pond A.k.a. Judd Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Watertown Fire District (public utility). It impounds the Nonewaug River near Watertown.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 182 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Watertown |
| River/Stream | Nonewaug River |
| Coordinates | 41.63839, -73.15752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 182 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 323 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Watertown Fire District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00126 |
| Federal ID | CT00126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |