Camp Freedman Pond Dam dam
Camp Freedman Pond Dam
Camp Freedman Pond Dam, located in Canaan, Connecticut, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1942 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 2 feet and has a length of 200 feet, creating a pond with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on the Housatonic River tributary, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place.
Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam poses a potential risk that necessitates emergency action planning. With a spillway width of 14 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second, the dam has a drainage area of 0.65 square miles and covers a surface area of 10 acres. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam remains a focal point for recreational activities in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its picturesque location in Litchfield County. As one of the many dams contributing to the state's water management system, Camp Freedman Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible dam ownership and maintenance in safeguarding our water resources.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Camp Freedman Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Housatonic River At Falls Village | 536 cfs | → |
| Salmon Creek At Lime Rock | 30 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 423 cfs | → |
| Shepaug River At Peters Dam At Woodville | 22 cfs | → |
| Still River At Robertsville | 50 cfs | → |
| West Branch Farmington River At Riverton | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Freedman Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Lakes
- Rudd Drive Town Of North East
- Wood Creek Pond Boat Launch
- Winchester Lake
- Highland Lake
- Burr Pond
Campgrounds
- Belter's Campsites
- Sharon Mountain Campsite
- Ball Brook Group Camping Area
- Housatonic Meadows State Park
- Silver Hill Campsite
- Rudd Pond - Taconic State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- 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
Track Camp Freedman Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Camp Freedman Pond Dam
Where does the data for Camp Freedman 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 Camp Freedman Pond Dam.