Deuses Pond Dam
Deuses Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deuses Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Deuses Pond Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Connecticut Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Great Brook near Chester.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1916, 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 12/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Chester |
| River/Stream | Great Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.40959, -72.47412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Connecticut Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00395 |
| Federal ID | CT00395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |