Mason Pond Dam
Mason Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mason Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mason Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shuttle Meadow Club (private). It impounds the Willow Brook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 4 acres.
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 12/04/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Willow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.64678, -72.80012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shuttle Meadow Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01843 |
| Federal ID | CT01843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |