Pearson Pond Dam
Pearson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pearson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pearson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Weidler (private). It impounds the Connecticut River Tr.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Connecticut River Tr |
| Coordinates | 41.61386, -72.64879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Weidler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01761 |
| Federal ID | CT01761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |