Packers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Packers Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 72.5% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | CT00578 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gluck;Providence & Worcester Railroad Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Packers Pond Dam?
Packers Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Packers Pond Dam?
Packers Pond Dam is owned by Gluck;Providence & Worcester Railroad Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Packers Pond Dam built?
Packers Pond Dam was completed in 1880, making it 146 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 Packers Pond Dam?
Packers 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 Packers Pond Dam?
Packers Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Packers Pond Dam last inspected?
Packers Pond Dam was last inspected on December 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.