Lincoln Pond
Lincoln Pond is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lincoln Pond
The primary purpose of Lincoln Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Keisman (private). It impounds the Gunn Brook.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Gunn Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.78119, -73.34862 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Keisman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01760 |
| Federal ID | CT01760 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |