Dickinson (a.k.a. Kenyon) Pond Dam
Dickinson (a.k.a. Kenyon) Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dickinson (a.k.a. Kenyon) Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dickinson (a.k.a. Kenyon) Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bernice Dickinson & David (private). It impounds the Still River near Woodstock.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 219 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Woodstock |
| River/Stream | Still River |
| Coordinates | 41.93342, -72.09083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 345 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bernice Dickinson & David |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01488 |
| Federal ID | CT01488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |