Gay City Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gay City Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 29.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT00991 |
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
Connecticut DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gay City Pond Dam?
Gay City 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 City Pond Dam?
Gay City Pond Dam is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Gay City Pond Dam?
Gay City 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 City Pond Dam?
Gay City Pond Dam 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.
When was Gay City Pond Dam last inspected?
Gay City Pond Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.