Gay Cemetery Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gay Cemetery Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 71.2% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | CT00240 |
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
Rocktenn Cp, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gay Cemetery Pond Dam?
Gay Cemetery 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 Gay Cemetery Pond Dam?
Gay Cemetery Pond Dam is owned by Rocktenn Cp, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gay Cemetery Pond Dam built?
Gay Cemetery Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Gay Cemetery Pond Dam?
Gay Cemetery 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 Gay Cemetery Pond Dam?
Gay Cemetery Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Gay Cemetery Pond Dam last inspected?
Gay Cemetery Pond Dam was last inspected on November 12, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.