Hattertown Pond Dam
Hattertown Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1840. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hattertown Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hattertown Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newtown Forest Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lewis Brook near Huntington.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1840, 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 10/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Huntington |
| River/Stream | Lewis Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.34368, -73.29944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 121 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Newtown Forest Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00313 |
| Federal ID | CT00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |