Cady Pond Dam, located in Putnam, Connecticut, was completed in 1865 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 250 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Cady Pond Dam is situated on Cady Brook and is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2014, Cady Pond Dam is classified with a significant hazard potential. The dam has a spillway width of 58 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 153 cubic feet per second. Regular inspections are conducted every seven years to monitor its structural integrity and address any maintenance needs. While the dam does not have associated structures or outlet gates, its location within Windham County highlights its importance in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
As a private-owned structure, Cady Pond Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Connecticut, with no federal agency involvement in its ownership, funding, design, construction, regulation, or operations. The dam's location in Putnam, along with its historical significance and role in providing recreational opportunities, underscores the importance of maintaining and ensuring the safety of this water resource infrastructure for the local community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1865 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
CADY BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
8.29 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
13 |
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
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276cfs |
Quinebaug River At Putnam
|
616cfs |
Little River At Harrisville
|
85cfs |
French R At N Grosvenordale
|
188cfs |
Nipmuc River Near Harrisville
|
27cfs |
Ponaganset River At South Foster
|
33cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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George Washington State Campground
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Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America, Cub World
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Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
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