Ymca Camp Farnam Pond Dam, located in Durham, Connecticut, is a concrete dam completed in 1931 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 80 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.5 acres. The dam is situated on the Hersig Brook tributary and is owned privately by the YMCA organization.
Despite its recreational significance, the dam is categorized as having a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment dating back to 2000. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2008. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 23 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 341 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place as of the latest data update in 2014. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ymca Camp Farnam Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and management.
Year Completed |
1931 |
Dam Length |
80 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
HERSIG BROOK TRIBUTARY |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
26 |
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