Nightingale Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Nightingale Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1722 and is 304 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 8.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 147 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1722 (304 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00585 |
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
Karina Saunders & Claudia S. Abbott
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nightingale Pond Dam?
Nightingale 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 Nightingale Pond Dam?
Nightingale Pond Dam is owned by Karina Saunders & Claudia S. Abbott (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nightingale Pond Dam built?
Nightingale Pond Dam was completed in 1722, making it 304 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Nightingale Pond Dam?
Nightingale 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 Nightingale Pond Dam?
Nightingale Pond Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Nightingale Pond Dam last inspected?
Nightingale Pond Dam was last inspected on September 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.