Hansens Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 220 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 Hansens Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hansens Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Little Divide Annex, LLC (private). It impounds the Chickery Hill Brook near Mansfield.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 294 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Mansfield |
| River/Stream | Chickery Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.80374, -72.18921 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Little Divide Annex, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00199 |
| Federal ID | CT00199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |