Miry Pond Dam #2
Miry Pond Dam #2 is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Miry Pond Dam #2
The primary purpose of Miry Pond Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cappelletti (private). It impounds the Hop Brook Trib.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Hop Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.55668, -73.11958 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cappelletti |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01053 |
| Federal ID | CT01053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |