Somersville Pond Dam
Somersville Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Somersville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Somersville 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 Scantic River near Somersville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 533 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
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 10/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Somersville |
| River/Stream | Scantic River |
| Coordinates | 41.98250, -72.48782 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00273 |
| Federal ID | CT00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |