Chalkers Millpond Dam
Connecticut — Middlesex County — OYSTER RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | OYSTER RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.30159, -72.39603 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 29, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1845 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Old Saybrook |
| Other Name | Chalkers Millpond |
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.