Johnsons Pond Dam
Johnsons Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Johnsons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Johnsons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frog Hollow Farm (private). It impounds the Clapboard Oak Bk Trb.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 3 acres.
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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Clapboard Oak Bk Trb |
| Coordinates | 41.53314, -73.39006 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frog Hollow Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01743 |
| Federal ID | CT01743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |