Conrad Pond Dam

UNNAMED to Street drain· New Haven, Connecticut· Earth· 22 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Conrad Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	22 ft (taller than 78.5% in CT)
Dam Length	260 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	82 acre-ft
Normal Storage	60 acre-ft

Surface Area	4 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	CT01583

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: October 25, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DEEP

Ownership

Yale University

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Conrad Pond Dam?

Conrad Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Conrad Pond Dam?

Conrad Pond Dam is owned by Yale University (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Conrad Pond Dam?

Conrad 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 Conrad Pond Dam?

Conrad Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Conrad Pond Dam last inspected?

Conrad Pond Dam was last inspected on October 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.