Brownell Pond Dam
Brownell Pond Dam is a dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brownell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Brownell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brownell & Co., Inc. (private). It impounds the Moodus River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles.
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 11/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Moodus River |
| Coordinates | 41.50308, -72.45365 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brownell & Co., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00837 |
| Federal ID | CT00837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |