Lane Pond Dam
Lane Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1918. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lane Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lane 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 Town Of Wallingford (private). It impounds the Branch Brook near Guilford.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1918, 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 09/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Guilford |
| River/Stream | Branch Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.40075, -72.73490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Wallingford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00413 |
| Federal ID | CT00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |