New City Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

New City Pond Dam, located in Stafford, Connecticut, was completed in 1900 and serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam is made of concrete, stands at a height of 15 feet, and spans a length of 530 feet, creating a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a surface area of 36 acres and a drainage area of 1.64 square miles.

Despite its age, the New City Pond Dam has a significant hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with the last inspection conducted in November 2017. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 43 feet, and a maximum discharge capacity of 740 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and risk management measures yet to be determined.

Although the New City Pond Dam provides recreational opportunities and serves as a picturesque location for water activities, its condition assessment and hazard potential highlight the importance of ongoing maintenance and risk management to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and visitors. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the dam's condition and any future updates on risk management measures to protect the community and environment.

Year Completed

1900

Dam Length

530

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

FFURNACE BROOK TRIB

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

36

Drainage Area

1.64

Nid Storage

152

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

15
       
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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.