Smith Pond Dam
Smith Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ymca Of Waterbury (private). It impounds the Smith Pond Brook near Watertown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Watertown |
| River/Stream | Smith Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.63577, -73.12476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 328 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | YMCA of Waterbury |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00125 |
| Federal ID | CT00125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |