Big Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Nearest CitySOUTH WINDHAM
River/StreamPIGEON SWAMP BROOK
Coordinates41.67300, -72.17614

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge510 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBig Pond Preservation Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/26/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00194
Federal IDCT00194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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