Ross Management Area Pond Dam dam
Ross Management Area Pond Dam
Ross Management Area Pond Dam, located in Sterling, Connecticut, is a picturesque masonry dam completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 3.7 meters and has a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, providing a serene surface area of 10 acres for visitors to enjoy. Situated on the Quanduck Brook, the dam not only enhances the scenic beauty of the area but also serves as an important water resource for the local community.
Managed by the state agency DEEP, the Ross Management Area Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any risks. Although an emergency action plan was last revised in 2005, there is a need for regular updates to ensure preparedness in the event of a crisis.
With Congressman Joe Courtney representing the area in the US House of Representatives, the Ross Management Area Pond Dam plays a key role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a vital water management structure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of maintaining and safeguarding dams like Ross Management Area Pond Dam to ensure the safety of communities and the preservation of natural resources for future generations.
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 Ross Management Area Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ponaganset River At South Foster | 7 cfs | → |
| Peeptoad Brook At Elmdale Rd Nr North Scituate | 2 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug River At Putnam | 432 cfs | → |
| Little River At Harrisville | 29 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R At West Thompson | 225 cfs | → |
| Nooseneck River At Nooseneck | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ross Management Area Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Squaw Rock Road Killingly
- North Road 1060, Killingly
- Hartford Pike Rogers
- Lovell Lane 50, Canterbury
- Clarkville Pond
- Smith
Campgrounds
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- Highland Campground
- Brialee
- Camp Hoffman
Fishing spots
Track Ross Management Area 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 Ross Management Area Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ross Management Area 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 Ross Management Area Pond Dam.