Orcutts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Orcutts Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 17.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 710 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00332 |
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
Depeau
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Orcutts Pond Dam?
Orcutts 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 Orcutts Pond Dam?
Orcutts Pond Dam is owned by Depeau (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Orcutts Pond Dam built?
Orcutts Pond Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Orcutts Pond Dam?
Orcutts 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 Orcutts Pond Dam?
Orcutts Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Orcutts Pond Dam last inspected?
Orcutts Pond Dam was last inspected on September 20, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.