Acme Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Acme Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1846 and is 180 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 63.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 245 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1846 (180 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | CT00172 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GP Strategies Corp;Wright Investors' Services Holdings, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Acme Pond Dam?
Acme Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Acme Pond Dam?
Acme Pond Dam is owned by GP Strategies Corp;Wright Investors' Services Holdings, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Acme Pond Dam built?
Acme Pond Dam was completed in 1846, making it 180 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Acme Pond Dam?
Acme Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Acme Pond Dam?
Acme Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Acme Pond Dam last inspected?
Acme Pond Dam was last inspected on January 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.