Babcock Pond Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Babcock Pond Dam #1 is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 17.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00348 |
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
Connecticut DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Babcock Pond Dam #1?
Babcock Pond Dam #1 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 Babcock Pond Dam #1?
Babcock Pond Dam #1 is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Babcock Pond Dam #1 built?
Babcock Pond Dam #1 was completed in 1880, making it 146 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 Babcock Pond Dam #1?
Babcock Pond Dam #1 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 Babcock Pond Dam #1?
Babcock Pond Dam #1 has a dam height of 8 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.