Smith Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 3 ft3 ft tall and 25 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 Smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Smith (private). It impounds the Unnamed.
The dam stands 3 feet tall and stretches 25 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 41.71559, -72.25718 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Length | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01759 |
| Federal ID | CT01759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |