Messerschmidt Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | WESTBROOK |
| River/Stream | FALLS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.33852, -72.48339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |