Messerschmidt Pond Dam
Connecticut — Middlesex County — FALLS RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | FALLS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.33852, -72.48339 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| NID Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 1, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1890 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Other Name | Messerschmidt Pond |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.