Picketts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Picketts Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 3 ft (taller than 0.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00028 |
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
Connecticut DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Picketts Pond Dam?
Picketts 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 Picketts Pond Dam?
Picketts Pond Dam is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Picketts Pond Dam built?
Picketts Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Picketts Pond Dam?
Picketts 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 Picketts Pond Dam?
Picketts Pond Dam has a dam height of 3 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 Picketts Pond Dam last inspected?
Picketts Pond Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.