Whist Pond Dam
Whist Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whist Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Whist Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nw Ct Girl Scouts (public utility). It impounds the Drake Pond Brook near Drakeville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 06/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Drakeville |
| River/Stream | Drake Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.85097, -73.18337 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nw Ct Girl Scouts |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00102 |
| Federal ID | CT00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |