Peck Pond Dam, located in Putnam, Connecticut, is a concrete structure completed in 1930 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam has a height of 16 feet and a length of 255 feet, creating a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. It is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and is considered to have a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment.
The dam, situated on Keach Brook, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and is equipped with slide (sluice gate) outlet gates. It has a maximum discharge capacity of 2456 cubic feet per second and serves as a popular recreational spot in Windham County, Connecticut. Despite being inspected regularly, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a 3 rating, indicating potential vulnerabilities that need to be managed to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
With its historical significance and importance for water resource management and recreation, Peck Pond Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the region. It serves as a reminder of the intersection between human intervention in natural landscapes and the need for sustainable practices to mitigate risks associated with dam failure and ensure the long-term preservation of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
255 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
KEACH BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
2.66 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
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276cfs |
Quinebaug River At Putnam
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616cfs |
French R At N Grosvenordale
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188cfs |
Nipmuc River Near Harrisville
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27cfs |
Little River At Harrisville
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85cfs |
Ponaganset River At South Foster
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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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