Shepards Pond Dam

Connecticut — Windham County — LITTLE RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
RiverLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates41.92760, -71.93922

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length175 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Putnam
Other NameShepards Pond

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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.

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