Babcock Pond Dam #1
Babcock Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Babcock Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Babcock Pond Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Pine Brook near Colchester.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 146 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 587 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Colchester |
| River/Stream | Pine Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.55114, -72.39244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 146 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00348 |
| Federal ID | CT00348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |