Mason Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 140 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 Mason Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Mason Pond Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shuttle Meadow Club (private). It impounds the Willow Brook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Willow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.64262, -72.80108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shuttle Meadow Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01740 |
| Federal ID | CT01740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |