Pameacha Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 83 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pameacha Pond Dam
Pameacha Pond Dam is a dam in Middlesex, Connecticut. The dam is owned by City of Middletown (local government). It impounds the Long Hill Brook near Middletown.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 83 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Middletown |
| River/Stream | Long Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.54726, -72.65195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 83 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 623 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Middletown |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00145 |
| Federal ID | CT00145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |