Little Tracys Pond Dam
Little Tracys Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Tracys Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Little Tracys Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Turnpike Office Park Condominium Association (private). It impounds the Long Swamp Brook.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 434 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Long Swamp Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.55114, -73.09351 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 434 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Turnpike Office Park Condominium Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01052 |
| Federal ID | CT01052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |