Nystrom Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityNORTHFIELD
River/StreamTURNER BROOK
Coordinates41.68437, -73.11905

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1889 (137 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage193 acre-ft
Max Storage193 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge390 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Thomaston
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/14/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00457
Federal IDCT00457
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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