Bromley Pond Dam

KENT FALLS BROOK· Litchfield, Connecticut· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Bromley Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 42.4% in CT)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDCT01648

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEEP

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bromley Pond Dam?

Bromley Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bromley Pond Dam?

Bromley Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bromley Pond Dam?

Bromley Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bromley Pond Dam?

Bromley Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.