Starr Mill Pond Dam
Starr Mill Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1875. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Starr Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Starr Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newfield Realty Corporation (private). It impounds the Coginchaug River near Middletown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1875, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Middletown |
| River/Stream | Coginchaug River |
| Coordinates | 41.54886, -72.67695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,855 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Newfield Realty Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00146 |
| Federal ID | CT00146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |