Bushy Hill Pond Dam
Bushy Hill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1871. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bushy Hill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bushy Hill 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 Incarnation Center, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Ivoryton.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 616 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1871, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Ivoryton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 41.35023, -72.46140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 616 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 616 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 139 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Incarnation Center, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00426 |
| Federal ID | CT00426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |