Malleys Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 90 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 Malleys Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Malleys Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Malley Pond Assoc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Meadow Brook near Guilford.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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 10/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Guilford |
| River/Stream | Little Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.35019, -72.69805 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Malley Pond Assoc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01543 |
| Federal ID | CT01543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |