Mitchell Pond Dam, located in Salem, Connecticut, is a private recreational dam situated on the East Branch Eightmile River.
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With a dam height of 9 feet and a length of 270 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17.4 acres. The dam is state-regulated and falls under the jurisdiction of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite not being rated for its condition, Mitchell Pond Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Even though it has not been modified in recent years, the dam has a designated emergency action plan (EAP) in place, although details on its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not available. The dam's spillway width of 8 feet indicates a capacity to manage potential discharge, and its location in New London County makes it an important water resource for the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Mitchell Pond Dam to be an intriguing structure worth exploring and monitoring for its impact on the local ecosystem and water management practices.
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
E BR EIGHTMILE R TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.54 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
9 |
Eightmile R At North Plain
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24cfs |
East Branch Eightmile River Near North Lyme
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29cfs |
Salmon River Near East Hampton
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119cfs |
Yantic River At Yantic
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147cfs |
Connecticut R At Middle Haddam
|
14900cfs |
Shetucket River At Taftville
|
885cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Youth Site 2
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Youth Site 1
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Laurel Lock Camp
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Camp Bethel
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