Tinker Pond Dam
Tinker Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tinker Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Tinker Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tinker Pond Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the French Brook near Bolton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Bolton |
| River/Stream | French Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.74302, -72.45647 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tinker Pond Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01670 |
| Federal ID | CT01670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |