Parizek Pond Dam #1
Parizek Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Parizek Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Parizek Pond Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sally Barbieri & Phyllis Benton (private). It impounds the Conat Brook near Willington.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Willington |
| River/Stream | Conat Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.88211, -72.28478 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sally Barbieri & Phyllis Benton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00646 |
| Federal ID | CT00646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |