Whist Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityDRAKEVILLE
River/StreamDRAKE POND BROOK
Coordinates41.85097, -73.18337

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage460 acre-ft
Max Storage460 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNw Ct Girl Scouts
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/22/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00102
Federal IDCT00102
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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