Gorton Pond Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | NIANTIC |
| River/Stream | PATAGUANDET RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.33596, -72.20744 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 930 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |