Black Shop Pond Dam
Black Shop Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Black Shop Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Black Shop Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sacred Heart, Inc. (private). It impounds the Candlewood Hill Bk T near Haddam.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Haddam |
| River/Stream | Candlewood Hill Bk T |
| Coordinates | 41.49080, -72.57730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sacred Heart, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01548 |
| Federal ID | CT01548 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |