New Pond Dam is a dam located in Windham County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 250 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 New Pond Dam
The primary purpose of New Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dean (private). It impounds the Peake Brook Trib.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 250 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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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| River/Stream | Peake Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.91357, -71.95816 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dean |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01863 |
| Federal ID | CT01863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |