Kroupa Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kroupa Pond Dam, located in Killingworth, Connecticut, was completed in 1900 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

This private earth dam, standing at a height of 10 feet and stretching 300 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16.5 acres. The dam regulates Pond Meadow Brook, offering visitors a serene environment for outdoor leisure activities.

Managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Kroupa Pond Dam boasts a significant hazard potential but has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of December 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and other controlled outlet gates for water management. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is inspected every 7 years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While no major modifications have been reported, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for the community.

Visitors can explore Kroupa Pond for fishing, boating, and other water activities while taking in the beauty of the surrounding Middlesex County landscape. The dam's presence adds to the ecological diversity of the area, attracting wildlife and offering a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts. With a focus on recreation and environmental stewardship, Kroupa Pond Dam stands as a testament to the balance between human enjoyment and the preservation of natural resources in Connecticut.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

POND MEADOW BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.5

Drainage Area

5.92

Nid Storage

107

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

10
       
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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.