Goodwin Pond Dam, located in Litchfield, Connecticut, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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This masonry dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 150 feet in length, creating a surface area of 4 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.07 square miles. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and is currently in poor condition, according to a 2019 inspection.
The dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place. However, no federal agencies are involved in the ownership, funding, design, construction, regulatory oversight, inspections, or operations of Goodwin Pond Dam. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear, as there is no information available about its preparation or adherence to guidelines.
Given its condition assessment and hazard potential, Goodwin Pond Dam presents a notable concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With the dam's location in Torrington and its potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of a failure, monitoring and potential rehabilitation efforts may be necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of this structure in the future.
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
21 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Sequassen
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Camp Workcoeman
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DEEP campsite
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White Pines Campsites
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Windmill Hill - White Memorial
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Haws Memorial - American Legion State Forest
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New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls