Thurston Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityNAUGATUCK
River/StreamLong Meadow Pond Brook
Coordinates41.48855, -73.06846

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge2,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBorough of Naugatuck
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00129
Federal IDCT00129
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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