Towantic Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityOXFORD
River/StreamLONG MEADOW POND BK
Coordinates41.48085, -73.11013

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length75 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage285 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBraley;Kerski Associates;Masonic Charity Foundation of CT Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00326
Federal IDCT00326
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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