Hatch Pond Dam
Hatch Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hatch Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hatch Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Metz Family Enterprises Llc (private). It impounds the Mill Brook near Amenia Union.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Amenia Union |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.86013, -73.46993 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Metz Family Enterprises LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00603 |
| Federal ID | CT00603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |