Carrington Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Carrington Pond Dam, located in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, is a concrete structure completed in 1920 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 7.5 feet and a length of 182 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres. Situated on the Hemp Swamp Brook Tributary, the dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Although the dam has a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection took place in April 2011 with a frequency of every 7 years. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are not specified in the data. Despite the lack of certain information, Carrington Pond Dam remains a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering a recreational space in the picturesque New Haven County landscape.

Year Completed

1920

Dam Length

182

Dam Height

7.5

River Or Stream

HEMP SWAMP BR TRIB

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

14

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

56

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.