Nimrod Pond Dam
Nimrod Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Nimrod Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Nimrod Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Winding Trails Inc. (private). It impounds the Poplar Swamp Bk Trib.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 45 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 | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Poplar Swamp Bk Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.75810, -72.85053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 45 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Winding Trails Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01538 |
| Federal ID | CT01538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |