Cavanaughs Pond Dam
Cavanaughs Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cavanaughs Pond Dam
Cavanaughs Pond Dam is a dam in Windham, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Cardinal (private). It impounds the Buttonball Brook near Sherman Corner.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Sherman Corner |
| River/Stream | Buttonball Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.76630, -72.11927 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Cardinal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01752 |
| Federal ID | CT01752 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |