Avery Street Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 50.2% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | CT01887 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Avery Street Detention Pond Dam?
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Avery Street Detention Pond Dam?
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Avery Street Detention Pond Dam built?
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Avery Street Detention Pond Dam?
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Avery Street Detention Pond Dam?
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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.