Butternut Hollow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Butternut Hollow Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 76.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00564 |
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
City of Middletown
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Butternut Hollow Pond Dam?
Butternut Hollow 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 Butternut Hollow Pond Dam?
Butternut Hollow Pond Dam is owned by City of Middletown (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Butternut Hollow Pond Dam built?
Butternut Hollow Pond Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Butternut Hollow Pond Dam?
Butternut Hollow 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 Butternut Hollow Pond Dam?
Butternut Hollow Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Butternut Hollow Pond Dam last inspected?
Butternut Hollow Pond Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.