Poole Pond Dam
Poole Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poole Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Poole Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Fund, Inc. (private). It impounds the Masonrys Brook near Eastford.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Eastford |
| River/Stream | Masonrys Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.87937, -72.11342 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Fund, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00631 |
| Federal ID | CT00631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |