Lantern Hill Pond Dam

Connecticut — New London County — Whitford Brook

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
RiverWhitford Brook
Coordinates41.45698, -71.94835

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage487 acre-ft
Max Storage487 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 17, 2021
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeTribal Government
OwnerMashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Other NameLantern Hill Pond Also Silica Pond #1

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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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