Wilton Pond Dam dam
Wilton Pond Dam
Wilton Pond Dam, located in Waterville, Connecticut, is a historic masonry dam completed in 1810 for recreational purposes. Situated on Nibbling Brook, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 42 feet, providing a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. The dam's significant hazard potential is managed through regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in December 2014, revealing a satisfactory condition.
With a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 356 cubic feet per second, Wilton Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam's location in Litchfield County, under the jurisdiction of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), highlights its importance in flood control and water supply management. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose while being subject to state regulations for inspection and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts are drawn to Wilton Pond Dam not only for its historical significance but also for its contribution to the local ecosystem and water management practices. As part of the New England District, this dam underscores the importance of balancing recreational activities with environmental stewardship and safety measures. With its picturesque surroundings and vital role in water resource management, Wilton Pond Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of history, recreation, and environmental sustainability.
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 Wilton Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck River At Thomaston | 222 cfs | → |
| Nonewaug River At Minortown | 19 cfs | → |
| Quinnipiac River At Southington | 33 cfs | → |
| Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville | 33 cfs | → |
| Burlington Brook Near Burlington | 21 cfs | → |
| Farmington River At Unionville | 576 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilton Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Plymouth Boulevard 191, Plymouth
- Farmington River Trail Collinsville
- Batterson Park Pond
- Silver Lake
- Burr Pond
- West Hill Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Black Rock State Park
- Point Folly - White Memorial
- Windmill Hill - White Memorial
- Cozy Hill Campground
- Sr1
- Sr2
Fishing spots
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lake Quassapaug
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
- Papermill Pond
- Reservoir Number 2
Paddle runs
- 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
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- 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
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
Track Wilton Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilton Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wilton 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 Wilton Pond Dam.