Ross Pond Dam
Ross Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ross Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ross Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Half Hill Brook near Wauregan.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Wauregan |
| River/Stream | Half Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.77676, -71.86420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00175 |
| Federal ID | CT00175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |