Farm Brook Pond Site 2b, located in Hamden, Connecticut, is a state-owned fish and wildlife pond designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Constructed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet, with a length of 1000 feet, and a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of providing habitat for fish and wildlife, making it a crucial resource for conservation efforts in the area.
With a drainage area of 2.63 square miles, Farm Brook Pond Site 2b has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" with a width of 15 feet. Despite being in a satisfactory condition according to the last assessment in 2015, the dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and design. The emergency action plan for the site was last revised in 2015, and the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level.
Managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Farm Brook Pond Site 2b is a significant water resource in New Haven County. With its critical role in supporting local biodiversity and ecosystem health, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate and environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
FARM BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
2.63 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Mill R Nr Hamden
|
20cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Wallingford
|
147cfs |
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
|
258cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
|
455cfs |
Coginchaug River At Middlefield
|
60cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Southington
|
16cfs |