Silvia'S Upper Pond Dam

Connecticut — New London County — Stony Brook (west) Sylvias Brook (east)

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
RiverStony Brook (west) Sylvias Brook (east)
Coordinates41.36041, -71.90946

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length120 ft
NID Storage262 acre-ft
Max Storage262 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 4, 1986
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1870
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBriarpatch LLC;Gunther;Pollock
Other NameSilvia'S Upper 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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