Abbott's Pond Dam
Abbott's Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Abbott's Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Abbott's Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Trout Brook Llc (private). It impounds the Mashamoquet Br Trib near Pomfret.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 06/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Pomfret |
| River/Stream | Mashamoquet Br Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.88520, -71.99930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Trout Brook LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00582 |
| Federal ID | CT00582 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |