Liepold Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Liepold Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Liepold Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Liepold (private). It impounds the Pawcatuck River.

The dam stands 5 feet tall.

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 11/10/1988. That was over 37 years ago.

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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

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
River/StreamPawcatuck River
Coordinates41.38228, -71.84592

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height5 ft
Dam Height5 ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLiepold
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/10/1988
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01891
Federal IDCT01891
More InfoState Dam Safety Program