National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Schwartz Pond Dam (CT 00280), Connecticut River Basin, Suffield, Connecticut. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
The Schwartz Pond Dam is a masonry and concrete structure approximately 128 ft. long, with a top width of 2 ft. and a maximum height of 16 ft. There is a 3 x 4 ft. regulating outlet controlled by a sluice gate which is currently inoperable. The spillway, an overflow portion of the dam, is 86 ft. long with its crest 5.2 ft. below the top of the dam. Based on visual inspection, the Schwartz Pond Dam is judged to be in fair condition. A feature was found that could affect the stability of the dam is the deteriorating concrete at the wingwalls, regulating outlet and west dam embankment. It is recommended that the owner arrange for a qualified registered engineer to do the following within one year of receipt of this report: (1) Inspect and evaluate the condition of concrete and masonry with the dam and appurtenant structures, and the contact zone between them and the ledge rock foundation; (2) Lower the pond in order to enable a thorough inspection; (3) Determine the origin and significance of seepage under the sandstone wall at the east side of the dam. It is recommended that the owner repair the wooden sluice gate and the winch mechanism of the regulating outlet within one year of receipt of this report. Other remedial measures contained in Section 7 should also be carried out within a period of one year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA144407
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers