Nipmuck Pond Dam
Nipmuck Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nipmuck Pond Dam
Nipmuck Pond Dam is a dam in Tolland, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Bradway;forster (private). It impounds the Roaring Brook Trib.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.98814, -72.23819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bradway;Forster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01889 |
| Federal ID | CT01889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |