Pound Pond Dam dam
Pound Pond Dam
Pound Pond Dam, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a privately owned masonry structure that regulates the flow of the East Branch Mianus River. Standing at a height of 18 feet and stretching 85 feet in length, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a fair condition assessment as of August 2018. Despite its modest size, Pound Pond Dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential, warranting regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and public safety.
Managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pound Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam currently holds a normal storage capacity of zero and lacks detailed information on its storage volume and discharge capabilities, its spillway measures 10 feet in width. The last inspection conducted in August 2018 deemed the dam's condition as fair, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring and potential maintenance to address any safety concerns.
With its picturesque location in Fairfield County, Pound Pond Dam serves as a crucial structure for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water levels, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Pound Pond become increasingly vital to ensure their effectiveness in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Pound Pond Dam to be a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
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 Pound Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fivemile River Near New Canaan | 0 cfs | → |
| Rippowam River At Stamford | 7 cfs | → |
| Cross River Near Cross River Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Norwalk R At South Wilton | 10 cfs | → |
| Cross River At Katonah Ny | 12 cfs | → |
| Saugatuck R Nr Westport | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pound Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Maple Way 10, Town Of North Castle
- Seagate Road 3, Greenwich
- Saugatuck River
- Roosevelt Road Westport
- Hillspoint Road Westport
- Croton Riverwalk Croton-On-Hudson
Campgrounds
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Croton Point Park
- Youth Camp Ii
- Youth Camp Iii
- Youth Camp I
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Track Pound Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pound Pond Dam
Where does the data for Pound 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 Pound Pond Dam.