Dunham Pond
Dunham Pond is a concrete dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dunham Pond
The primary purpose of Dunham Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mcmanus (private). It impounds the Unnamed.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across.
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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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 41.47710, -72.59235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mcmanus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01806 |
| Federal ID | CT01806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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