Day Pond(Colchester)
Key Takeaway
Day Pond(Colchester) is classified as low hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 29.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 116 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00347 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Connecticut DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Day Pond(Colchester)?
Day Pond(Colchester) 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 Day Pond(Colchester)?
Day Pond(Colchester) is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Day Pond(Colchester) built?
Day Pond(Colchester) was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Day Pond(Colchester)?
Day Pond(Colchester) 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 Day Pond(Colchester)?
Day Pond(Colchester) has a dam height of 10 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.