Drobney Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 390 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 Drobney Dam
The primary purpose of Drobney Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Drobney (private). It impounds the Conat Brook Tribuatary.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2016.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| River/Stream | Conat Brook Tribuatary |
| Coordinates | 41.89271, -72.26507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Drobney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01913 |
| Federal ID | CT01913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |