Pine Meadows Park Pond Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Situated in the picturesque Pine Meadows Park in Colchester, Connecticut, the Pine Meadows Park Pond Dam is a private earth dam completed in 1959 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 22 feet and stretching 550 feet in length, this dam helps create a serene pond with a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the tranquil Standish Brook and offers a surface area of 21 acres for visitors to enjoy various recreational activities.

Although the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, it has a low hazard potential and is currently deemed to be in "Not Rated" condition. The dam features uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 3 feet, ensuring the safe management of water levels. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.75 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second. With its rich history and scenic location, the Pine Meadows Park Pond Dam serves as a beloved recreational spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

STANDISH BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

21

Drainage Area

0.75

Nid Storage

170

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.