Silvia's Upper Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Nearest CitySTONINGTON
River/StreamStony Brook (west) Sylvias Brook (east)
Coordinates41.36041, -71.90946

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length120 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage262 acre-ft
Max Storage262 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge134 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBriarpatch LLC;Gunther;Pollock
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/04/1986
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00612
Federal IDCT00612
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Silvia's Lower Pond Dam 0.1 mi High Mystic Reservoir Dam 1.4 mi High Deans Reservoir Dam 1.4 mi High Liepold Pond Dam 3.6 mi Significant Whitford Pond Dam 4.9 mi Low Border Pond Dam 5.5 mi Significant Bush Pond Dam 5.6 mi Significant Long Pond Dam 5.7 mi Significant Shunock River Dam 6.0 mi Significant Pitcher Mountain Pond Dam 6.3 mi Significant