Whites Pond Dam
Whites Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whites Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Whites Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Suffield (local government). It impounds the Austin Brook Trib near East Granby.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1926, 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 06/10/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | East Granby |
| River/Stream | Austin Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.99263, -72.72733 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Suffield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00281 |
| Federal ID | CT00281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |