Spencer Pond Dam

New London County, Connecticut (near WINDHAM)

River/Stream: SPENCER POND BROOK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
1,010 ft
Reservoir Storage
170 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
140 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-12-04

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00557
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.66394, -72.17110
Age
126 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.