Thurston Pond Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — Long Meadow Pond Brook

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverLong Meadow Pond Brook
Coordinates41.48855, -73.06846

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBorough of Naugatuck
Other NameThurston 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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