Lily Pond Plains Road Dam

Beaver Brook· New Haven, Connecticut· Earth· 5 ft tall
Significant Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lily Pond Plains Road Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 5 ft (taller than 5.1% in CT)
Dam Length70 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDCT01839

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lily Pond Plains Road Dam?

Lily Pond Plains Road 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 Lily Pond Plains Road Dam?

Lily Pond Plains Road Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Lily Pond Plains Road Dam?

Lily Pond Plains Road Dam has a dam height of 5 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.