Orcutts Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1850. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 185 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Orcutts Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Orcutts Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Depeau (private). It impounds the Middle River near Stafford.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1850, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Stafford |
| River/Stream | Middle River |
| Coordinates | 41.97792, -72.32288 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 710 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Depeau |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00332 |
| Federal ID | CT00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |