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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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Nearest CityWindham
River/StreamBeaver Brook Trib
Coordinates41.69698, -72.12852

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAndrew;Gazza;Powers
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/15/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00675
Federal IDCT00675
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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