Beaupres Pond Dam
Beaupres Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaupres Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Beaupres Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caruso E (private). It impounds the Lyon Brook near Pomfret.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Pomfret |
| River/Stream | Lyon Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.86343, -72.04287 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Caruso E |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00584 |
| Federal ID | CT00584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |