Deraad Pond Dam

Deraad Pond Dam is a dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 10 ft
10 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

10 ft tall and 200 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 Deraad Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Deraad Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Deraad (private).

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 6 acres.

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

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Coordinates41.45991, -72.42340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area6 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDeraad
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT05003
Federal IDCT05003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program