Robinson Pond Dam, also known as Beaver Brook Pond, is a privately owned earth dam in Windham, Connecticut, that was completed in 1966.
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With a height of 14 feet and a length of 550 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 20 acres and a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Situated on Beaver Brook Tributary, the dam has a significant hazard potential and is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Despite being uncontrolled, Robinson Pond Dam has a maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second and a drainage area of 0.7 square miles. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in 2009. While the risk assessment classifies the dam as having a moderate risk level (3), specific risk management measures and emergency action plans are not clearly outlined in the available data. However, with its picturesque location and recreational value, Robinson Pond Dam stands as a notable feature in Windham, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER BROOK TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
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|
702cfs |
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|
320cfs |
Little River Near Hanover
|
44cfs |
Willimantic River Near Coventry
|
161cfs |
Yantic River At Yantic
|
105cfs |
Shetucket River At Taftville
|
819cfs |