Bissonette Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bissonette Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 8.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 223 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1978 |
| NID ID | CT00647 |
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
Fenton Woodlands Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bissonette Pond Dam?
Bissonette 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 Bissonette Pond Dam?
Bissonette Pond Dam is owned by Fenton Woodlands Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bissonette Pond Dam built?
Bissonette Pond Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Bissonette Pond Dam?
Bissonette 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 Bissonette Pond Dam?
Bissonette Pond Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Bissonette Pond Dam last inspected?
Bissonette Pond Dam was last inspected on September 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.