Heinrich Pond Dam
Heinrich 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 Heinrich Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Heinrich Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Estate Of William K. Wasch, Christina Wasch, Administratrix (private). It impounds the Long Hill Brook Trib.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 230 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. 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 10/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Long Hill Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.52210, -72.66190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Estate of William K. Wasch, Christina Wasch, Administratrix |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01835 |
| Federal ID | CT01835 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |