Ford Pond Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CitySHARON
River/StreamMILL BROOK TRIB
Coordinates41.85371, -73.45104

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerNortheast Audubon Society of Sharon Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00606
Federal IDCT00606
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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