Flanders Wldf Center dam
Flanders Wldf Center
The Flanders Wildlife Center, also known as Flanders Wildlife Pond, is a private-owned facility located in Woodbury, Connecticut. This center serves as a habitat for fish and wildlife, with its primary purpose being a fish and wildlife pond. The dam at this center is an earth dam type, standing at a height of 8.8 feet and completed in the year 1974. The pond has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres and draining an area of 0.48 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Flanders Wildlife Center is regulated by the state of Connecticut and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures. The center's location along the East Meadow Brook Tributary makes it a vital resource for water conservation and climate enthusiasts interested in wildlife preservation and habitat restoration efforts in the region.
Overall, the Flanders Wildlife Center stands as a crucial conservation site in Litchfield County, providing a valuable sanctuary for local wildlife and serving as a focal point for environmental education and stewardship initiatives in the area. Its serene surroundings and diverse ecosystem make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those passionate about water resource management and climate resilience in Connecticut.
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 Flanders Wldf Center -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nonewaug River At Minortown | 5 cfs | → |
| Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville | 12 cfs | → |
| Pomperaug River At Southbury | 45 cfs | → |
| Naugatuck River At Thomaston | 72 cfs | → |
| Shepaug River At Peters Dam At Woodville | 22 cfs | → |
| Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls | 210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flanders Wldf Center.
Boat launches
- Lake Plymouth Boulevard 191, Plymouth
- Grove Street 251, New Milford
- Lake Lillinonah
- Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook)
- Lake Zoar
- South Kent Road Kent
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lake Quassapaug
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Papermill Pond
- Lake Lillinonah
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
Paddle runs
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Flanders Wldf Center 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 Flanders Wldf Center
Where does the data for Flanders Wldf Center 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 Flanders Wldf Center.