Long Meadow Pond Dam
Long Meadow Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Long Meadow Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Long Meadow Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lanxess Corporation, Soulberg, And Gornaik (private). It impounds the Long Meadow Pond Brook near Oxford.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 132 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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 02/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Long Meadow Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.48873, -73.11265 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lanxess Corporation, Soulberg, and Gornaik |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00327 |
| Federal ID | CT00327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |