Upper Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Nearest CityLYME
River/StreamJOSHUA CREEK
Coordinates41.39645, -72.37725

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1860 (166 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge145 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerReneson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/29/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00421
Federal IDCT00421
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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