New Pond Dam
New Pond Dam is a dam located in Windham County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About New Pond Dam
The primary purpose of New Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dean (private). It impounds the Peake Brook Trib.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across.
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.
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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| River/Stream | Peake Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.91357, -71.95816 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dean |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01863 |
| Federal ID | CT01863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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