Irving Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Irving Pond Dam, located in Kent, Connecticut, is a masonry dam completed in 1945 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 23 feet and spanning 225 feet in length, the dam provides a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and covers an area of 11 acres. Situated on the Bull Mountain Brook, the dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement.

Despite being last inspected in 1994, Irving Pond Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a maximum discharge capacity of 408 cubic feet per second, the dam's spillway width measures 11 feet. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its historical significance, recreational potential, and environmental impact on the surrounding Litchfield County area. Considered a vital part of the local ecosystem, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

225

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

BULL MOUNTAIN BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Masonry

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

1.01

Nid Storage

110

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

23
       
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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.