Little Tracys Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little Tracys Pond Dam, located in Middlebury, Connecticut, serves as a vital water supply source for the area.


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Summary

The earth dam has a height of 14 feet and a length of 434 feet, creating a surface area of 3 acres and holding back water from Long Swamp Brook. Classified as a significant hazard potential, the dam is under state regulation and inspection by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to ensure its safety and maintenance.

Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in September 2019, with a moderate risk rating, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 20 feet. The inspection frequency is set at 5 years, indicating regular monitoring to address any potential issues that may arise. With the dam primarily serving as a water supply resource, it plays a crucial role in providing water to the surrounding community, highlighting its importance in the local ecosystem and climate resilience efforts.

As a private-owned structure, Little Tracys Pond Dam represents a key infrastructure component in New Haven County, Connecticut. With its historical significance and essential function in water supply management, the dam stands as a testament to human-engineered solutions for sustaining water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. Its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and regulating such structures to ensure the safety and security of water supplies for both present and future generations of residents and wildlife in the region.

Dam Length

434

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

LONG SWAMP BROOK

Surface Area

3

Drainage Area

0.73

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

14
       
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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.