Peck Pond Dam
Peck Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Peck Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Peck Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Keach Brook near Putnam.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Keach Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.93212, -71.79839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,456 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00181 |
| Federal ID | CT00181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |