Black Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | MERIDEN |
| River/Stream | SPOON SHOP BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.52320, -72.75135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Meriden |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |