Papermill Pond Dam
Papermill Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Papermill Pond Dam
Papermill Pond Dam is a dam in New Haven, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Eightmile Brook.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 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 11/03/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Eightmile Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.45784, -73.16531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01286 |
| Federal ID | CT01286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |