State Owned Dams and Flood Control Systems

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford is currently closed due to recent water damage impacting multiple areas of the building. We are working to remediate the situation and get the building back open to staff and the public as soon as possible. While the building is closed, Staff continue to work either remotely or in alternate locations. We continue to be able to receive documents via U.S. Mail or courier service, and our electronic file submittal protocols remain unchanged. For updates, please click here

Public Notice: Pachaug Pond will be undergoing a temporary drawdown of approximately two feet to perform necessary repairs to the dam. This drawdown will begin Friday, December 5, 2025, and conclude when the repairs have been completed.

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The State Dams Section of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is responsible for maintaining and repairing all publicly State-owned dams in Connecticut.

Contact Information: DEEP.StateDams@ct.gov