Oakdale Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 6 ft6 ft tall and 630 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 Oakdale Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Oakdale 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 Stelik (private). It impounds the Oxoboxo Brook near Montville.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Montville |
| River/Stream | Oxoboxo Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.47013, -72.15984 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Stelik |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01514 |
| Federal ID | CT01514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |