Roberts Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roberts Pond Dam, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).


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Summary

This earth dam, with a length of 120 feet and a spillway width of 10 feet, serves a primary purpose that falls under the category of "Other," demonstrating its unique role in water resource management. Despite having no designated year of completion or specific dam volume, Roberts Pond Dam's condition assessment in 2014 deemed it as "Satisfactory," although it poses a significant hazard potential.

The dam's last inspection in May 2014 revealed its satisfactory condition, with a recommended inspection frequency of every five years. With a hazard potential classified as significant, a proper emergency action plan (EAP) should be prepared and regularly updated to ensure effective risk management measures. Although the dam lacks inundation maps and designated risk assessments, its location in Fairfield County underlines the importance of monitoring its maintenance to mitigate any potential threats to the local environment and community. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate should keep an eye on Roberts Pond Dam's developments to promote sustainable practices and safeguard against any unforeseen risks.

Dam Length

120

River Or Stream

UNNAMED

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

1

Hazard Potential

Significant
       
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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.