Zeiner Pond, also known as Lake Winfield Dam, is a picturesque water resource located in Plymouth, Connecticut.
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This local government-owned pond serves primarily for recreational purposes and was completed in 1911. With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, Zeiner Pond covers a surface area of 13.12 acres and has a drainage area of 0.36 square miles. The dam's spillway width is 4 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 121 cubic feet per second.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Zeiner Pond's condition assessment in 2013 was reported as satisfactory. The dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and undergoes inspections every five years. The last inspection was conducted in May 2018. While the pond's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not specified in the data, Zeiner Pond remains a vital water resource for the community, offering both recreational opportunities and environmental benefits in the region.
Year Completed |
1911 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
PEQUABUCK RIVER TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.12 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
101 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Black Rock State Park
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Windmill Hill - White Memorial
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Point Folly - White Memorial
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DEEP campsite
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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
Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River