Page Park Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Page Park 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 | 8 ft (taller than 17.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT50017 |
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
City of Bristol
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Page Park Pond Dam?
Page Park 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 Page Park Pond Dam?
Page Park Pond Dam is owned by City of Bristol (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Page Park Pond Dam?
Page Park 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 Page Park Pond Dam?
Page Park 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 Page Park Pond Dam last inspected?
Page Park Pond Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.