Lake Pocotopaug Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityEAST HAMPTON
River/StreamPOCOTOPAUG CREEK/Four Acre Pond
Coordinates41.58532, -72.50157

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length115 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,320 acre-ft
Max Storage1,320 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,320 acre-ft
Surface Area512 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge403 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPocotopaug Water Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/25/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00362
Federal IDCT00362
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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