Springs Pond Dam
Springs Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Springs Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Springs Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by American Sleeve Bearing Llc (private). It impounds the Middle River near Stafford.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Stafford |
| River/Stream | Middle River |
| Coordinates | 41.95194, -72.30991 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,380 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | American Sleeve Bearing LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00342 |
| Federal ID | CT00342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |