Packers Pond Dam
Packers Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Packers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Packers Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gluck;providence & Worcester Railroad Company (private). It impounds the Mill Brook near Packer.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 12/30/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Packer |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.66640, -71.94725 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gluck;Providence & Worcester Railroad Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00578 |
| Federal ID | CT00578 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |