Jennings Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityCHESTER
River/StreamPATTACONK BROOK
Coordinates41.40004, -72.45390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length115 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge515 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Chester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00396
Federal IDCT00396
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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