Bush Pond Dam
Bush Pond Dam is a dam located in New London County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bush Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bush Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lantern Hill Valley Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Whitford Brook near Ledyard.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 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 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 01/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Ledyard |
| River/Stream | Whitford Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.43798, -71.94315 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lantern Hill Valley Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01855 |
| Federal ID | CT01855 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |