Miller Pond Dam
Miller Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1873. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Miller Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Miller Pond Co. Llc (private). It impounds the Hunts Brook near Waterford.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 684 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1873, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Waterford |
| River/Stream | Hunts Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.40830, -72.13135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,915 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Miller Pond Co. LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00154 |
| Federal ID | CT00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |