High Hill Pond Dam
High Hill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About High Hill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of High Hill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronald E Shoneck Sr (private). It impounds the Spoon Shop Brook near Meriden.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 07/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Meriden |
| River/Stream | Spoon Shop Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.50422, -72.75328 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ronald E Shoneck Sr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01676 |
| Federal ID | CT01676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |