Pratt Read Dam
Pratt Read Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1860. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pratt Read Dam
The primary purpose of Pratt Read Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kelsey Falls Association (private). It impounds the Deep River near Deep River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 163 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1860, 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. 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 08/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Deep River |
| River/Stream | Deep River |
| Coordinates | 41.38008, -72.45225 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 163 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 981 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kelsey Falls Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00427 |
| Federal ID | CT00427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |