Werner Woods Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 230 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Werner Woods Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Werner Woods Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Jim Brook.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Jim Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.83974, -72.88251 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut Deep |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00759 |
| Federal ID | CT00759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |