Pearson Pond Dam

Pearson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Pearson Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Pearson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Weidler (private). It impounds the Connecticut River Tr.

The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2008. That was over 17 years ago.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
River/StreamConnecticut River Tr
Coordinates41.61386, -72.64879

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height5 ft
Dam Height5 ft
Dam Length240 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWeidler
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/03/2008
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01761
Federal IDCT01761
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams