Smith Pond Dam
Smith Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Smith Pond Realty Llc (private). It impounds the Quaduck Brook near Killingly.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 03/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Killingly |
| River/Stream | Quaduck Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.81794, -71.79455 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Smith Pond Realty LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01667 |
| Federal ID | CT01667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |