Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Norwich State Hospital 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 | 19 ft (taller than 71.2% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT01224 |
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
Town of Preston
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam?
Norwich State Hospital 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 Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam?
Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam is owned by Town of Preston (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam?
Norwich State Hospital 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 Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam?
Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam last inspected?
Norwich State Hospital Pond Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.