Bull Pond Dam, located in Harwinton, Connecticut, is a privately-owned concrete dam completed in 1900 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam stands at a height of 3.5 feet and has a length of 125 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Rock Brook Tributary and is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Despite its age, Bull Pond Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of the last assessment in 2014. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 249 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about emergency preparedness in the event of a dam failure. With its picturesque location and recreational significance, Bull Pond Dam serves as both a valuable resource and a potential area of concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
125 |
Dam Height |
3.5 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK BROOK TRIBUTARY |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
21.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.68 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
4 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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DEEP campsite
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Camp Sequassen
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Black Rock State Park
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Camp Workcoeman
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Windmill Hill - White Memorial
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Point Folly - White Memorial
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Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River