Birch Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityESSEX
River/StreamTIFFANY BROOK
Coordinates41.33134, -72.42591

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge42 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerD'Amico;MacMillan;Southwinds Assoc Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00425
Federal IDCT00425
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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