Robinson Pond Dam
Robinson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Robinson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Andrew;gazza;powers (private). It impounds the Beaver Brook Trib near Windham.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Windham |
| River/Stream | Beaver Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.69698, -72.12852 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Andrew;Gazza;Powers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00675 |
| Federal ID | CT00675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |