Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 14 ft (taller than 54.3% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT01329 |
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
Heminway, Trustees;Patsiga
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam?
Silvia'S Lower 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 Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam?
Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam is owned by Heminway, Trustees;Patsiga (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam?
Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam?
Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam last inspected?
Silvia'S Lower Pond Dam was last inspected on November 14, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.