Big Pond Dam
Connecticut — Windham County — PIGEON SWAMP BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| River | PIGEON SWAMP BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.67300, -72.17614 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 26, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1870 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Big Pond Preservation Association |
| Other Name | Big 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.