Pages Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pages Millpond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 37.9% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,228 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00386 |
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
Suter
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pages Millpond Dam?
Pages Millpond 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 Pages Millpond Dam?
Pages Millpond Dam is owned by Suter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pages Millpond Dam built?
Pages Millpond 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 Pages Millpond Dam?
Pages Millpond 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 Pages Millpond Dam?
Pages Millpond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Pages Millpond Dam last inspected?
Pages Millpond Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.