Lantern Hill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lantern Hill 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 | 9 ft (taller than 24.9% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 710 cfs |
| NID ID | CT01714 |
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
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Tribal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lantern Hill Pond Dam?
Lantern Hill 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 Lantern Hill Pond Dam?
Lantern Hill Pond Dam is owned by Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (Tribal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lantern Hill Pond Dam?
Lantern Hill 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 Lantern Hill Pond Dam?
Lantern Hill Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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.