Friedman Pond Dam
Friedman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Friedman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Friedman Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Clifford J Friedman (private). It impounds the Jack Brook near Kent.
The dam stands 3 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Kent |
| River/Stream | Jack Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.77729, -73.47325 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 378 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Clifford J Friedman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01661 |
| Federal ID | CT01661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |