Bantam Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bantam Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 54.3% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CT01665 |
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
Timber Lake Homeowners Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bantam Pond Dam?
Bantam 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 Bantam Pond Dam?
Bantam Pond Dam is owned by Timber Lake Homeowners Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bantam Pond Dam built?
Bantam Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Bantam Pond Dam?
Bantam 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 Bantam Pond Dam?
Bantam Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Bantam Pond Dam last inspected?
Bantam Pond Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.