Bissonette Pond Dam
Bissonette Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bissonette Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bissonette Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fenton Woodlands Association (private). It impounds the Fenton River near Willington.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Willington |
| River/Stream | Fenton River |
| Coordinates | 41.92256, -72.22041 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fenton Woodlands Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00647 |
| Federal ID | CT00647 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |