Liepold Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall. 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 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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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| River/Stream | Pawcatuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.38228, -71.84592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Liepold |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01891 |
| Federal ID | CT01891 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |