Rhode Island Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 71 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rhode Island Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rhode Island Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C & C Industrial LLC (private). It impounds the Middle River near Stafford.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 71 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1880, 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 12/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Stafford |
| River/Stream | Middle River |
| Coordinates | 41.95853, -72.31605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 71 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,860 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C & C Industrial LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00338 |
| Federal ID | CT00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |