Stillwater Pond Dam dam
Stillwater Pond Dam
Stillwater Pond Dam, located in Torrington, Connecticut, is a state-owned structure on the West Branch of the Naugatuck River. This dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a tranquil setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. With a height of 34 feet and a length of 443 feet, the dam creates a surface area of 95 acres and a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, making it a significant feature in the surrounding landscape.
Despite its recreational value, Stillwater Pond Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with safety standards. The most recent inspection in October 2020 found the dam's condition to be satisfactory, but continued monitoring and risk assessment are crucial to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety in the event of an emergency.
As a focal point for outdoor recreation and a vital component of water resource management in the region, Stillwater Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this earth dam in providing both recreational opportunities and water storage capacity, while also recognizing the importance of sustainable practices to safeguard our natural resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Stillwater Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Brook Near Burlington | 4 cfs | → |
| Shepaug River At Peters Dam At Woodville | 25 cfs | → |
| Still River At Robertsville | 75 cfs | → |
| West Branch Farmington River At Riverton | 137 cfs | → |
| Naugatuck River At Thomaston | 78 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 642 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stillwater Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Burr Pond
- Winchester Lake
- West Hill Pond Boat Launch
- Highland Lake
- Farmington River Trail Collinsville
- Wood Creek Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Camp Sequassen
- Camp Workcoeman
- Windmill Hill - White Memorial
- White Pines Campsites
- Point Folly - White Memorial
- Deep Campsite
Fishing spots
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lake Quassapaug
- Papermill Pond
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
- Reservoir Number 2
Paddle runs
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
Track Stillwater Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stillwater Pond Dam
Where does the data for Stillwater Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Stillwater Pond Dam.