Hell Hollow Pond Dam

UNNAMED· New London, Connecticut· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Hell Hollow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 29.6% in CT)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
NID IDCT01684

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEEP

Ownership

Connecticut DEEP

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hell Hollow Pond Dam?

Hell Hollow Pond Dam 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 Hell Hollow Pond Dam?

Hell Hollow 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 Hell Hollow Pond Dam?

Hell Hollow Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hell Hollow Pond Dam?

Hell Hollow 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.

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.