Steichens Pond Dam dam
Steichens Pond Dam
Steichens Pond Dam, located in Redding, Connecticut, is a historic masonry dam completed in 1880 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 9.5 feet and a length of 145 feet, the dam creates a picturesque pond with a surface area of 20 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its age, Steichens Pond Dam continues to be a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's significant hazard potential highlights the importance of regular maintenance and risk assessment measures to mitigate potential risks associated with dam failure. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, efforts are being made to ensure that the dam meets safety guidelines and emergency preparedness protocols in case of any unforeseen events.
As a key feature in the local landscape, Steichens Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the preservation of historical structures for future generations. Its unique design and scenic location make it a valuable asset for both the community and the environment, attracting visitors who appreciate the beauty and recreational opportunities that the dam and its surrounding area offer.
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 Steichens Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck River Near Redding | 19 cfs | → |
| Ridgefield Brook At Shields Lane Nr Ridgefield | 2 cfs | → |
| Cross River Near Cross River Ny | 11 cfs | → |
| Fivemile River Near New Canaan | 0 cfs | → |
| Norwalk R At South Wilton | 13 cfs | → |
| Saugatuck R Nr Westport | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Steichens Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Kenosia
- Danbury Boat Launch
- Candlewood Lake (Lattins Cove)
- Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook)
- Saugatuck River
- Lake Lillinonah
Campgrounds
- Youth Camp Ii
- Youth Camp I
- Youth Camp Iii
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Kettletown State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Steichens Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Steichens Pond Dam
Where does the data for Steichens 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 Significant 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 Steichens Pond Dam.