Pomperaug River Dam
Pomperaug River Dam is a masonry dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pomperaug River Dam
Pomperaug River Dam is a dam in New Haven, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Thomas Solley Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Pomperaug River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 79 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Pomperaug River |
| Coordinates | 41.46720, -73.24933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Thomas Solley Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01292 |
| Federal ID | CT01292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |