Dot Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 190 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dot Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dot Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Scott Swamp Bk Trib.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Scott Swamp Bk Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.70654, -72.86628 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Connecticut Deep |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00893 |
| Federal ID | CT00893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |