May Street Pond South Dam
Key Takeaway
May Street Pond South 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 | 15 ft (taller than 58.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT01573 |
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
Griesbach
Private
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What is the hazard classification of May Street Pond South Dam?
May Street Pond South 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 May Street Pond South Dam?
May Street Pond South Dam is owned by Griesbach (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of May Street Pond South Dam?
May Street Pond South 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 May Street Pond South Dam?
May Street Pond South Dam has a dam height of 15 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.