Allen Pond Dam
Allen Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Allen Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Allen Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Torrington Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Nickel Mine Brook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Nickel Mine Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.82510, -73.15979 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Torrington Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01351 |
| Federal ID | CT01351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |