Union Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityMANCHESTER
River/StreamHOCKANUM RIVER
Coordinates41.79984, -72.52831

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length590 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Normal Storage515 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge8,400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Manchester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/31/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00013
Federal IDCT00013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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