Wells Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyTolland
Nearest CityUNION
River/StreamWELLS BROOK
Coordinates42.01445, -72.14915

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length275 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge25 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBoy Scouts of America
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00586
Federal IDCT00586
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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