Nightingale Pond Dam
Nightingale Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1722. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nightingale Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Nightingale Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Karina Saunders & Claudia S. Abbott (private). It impounds the Nightingale Brook near Pomfret.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1722, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Pomfret |
| River/Stream | Nightingale Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.89978, -72.01315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1722 (304 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 147 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Karina Saunders & Claudia S. Abbott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00585 |
| Federal ID | CT00585 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |