Ymca Camp Farnam Pond Dam
Ymca Camp Farnam Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ymca Camp Farnam Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ymca Camp Farnam Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Farnham Neighborhood Camp (private). It impounds the Hersig Brook Tributary near Durham.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Durham |
| River/Stream | Hersig Brook Tributary |
| Coordinates | 41.48017, -72.65215 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 341 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Farnham Neighborhood Camp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00385 |
| Federal ID | CT00385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |