Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond dam
Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond
Located in Southington, Connecticut, the Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond is a private recreational haven designed by the USDA NRCS. This Earth dam structure, completed in 1961, boasts a height of 20 feet and a length of 620 feet, providing a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The pond covers an area of 11 acres and is fed by the Cussgutter Brook, creating a serene environment for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.
With a spillway width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 183 cubic feet per second, the Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond is designed to manage water flow effectively. Although it has a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, ensuring the safety of visitors. Regular inspections and a moderate risk assessment rating contribute to the overall management and maintenance of this picturesque water resource, making it a popular destination for climate and water enthusiasts in the region.
The pond's location in Wolcott, New Haven County, offers a tranquil escape for those seeking recreational opportunities amidst natural surroundings. As a state-regulated and permitted facility under the oversight of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond exemplifies responsible water resource management, providing a sustainable and enjoyable experience for visitors while preserving the integrity of the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac River At Southington | 14 cfs | → |
| Naugatuck River At Thomaston | 72 cfs | → |
| Farmington River At Unionville | 282 cfs | → |
| Burlington Brook Near Burlington | 5 cfs | → |
| Nonewaug River At Minortown | 6 cfs | → |
| Quinnipiac River At Wallingford | 123 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond.
Boat launches
- Lake Plymouth Boulevard 191, Plymouth
- Batterson Park Pond
- Silver Lake
- Farmington River Trail Collinsville
- Black Pond
- North Farms Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Black Rock State Park
- Deep Campsite
- Point Folly - White Memorial
- Windmill Hill - White Memorial
- Camp Sequassen
- Cozy Hill Campground
Fishing spots
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Lake Quassapaug
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
- Reservoir Number 2
- Seymour Reservoir Number 2
Paddle runs
- 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
- 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
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
Track Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond
Where does the data for Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond 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 Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond.