Whist Pond Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — DRAKE POND BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | DRAKE POND BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.85097, -73.18337 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 22, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1900 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Nw Ct Girl Scouts |
| Other Name | Whist 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.