Bradway Pond Dam dam
Bradway Pond Dam
Bradway Pond Dam, located in Stafford, Connecticut, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam, standing at 10 feet tall and stretching 100 feet in length, holds a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 23.9 acres. Despite its recreational value, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in poor condition as of the last inspection in November 2017.
This Earth-type dam on Edson Brook Tributary is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam poses a risk due to its condition and significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of proper risk management and emergency preparedness measures. With no emergency action plan (EAP) currently in place, there is a need for updated emergency contacts, guidelines-compliant EAP, and inundation maps to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities in case of a dam failure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Bradway Pond Dam underscores the importance of proper maintenance, inspection, and emergency planning for dams to prevent potential disasters and protect the environment and public safety. The significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment of the dam serve as a reminder of the critical role that regulatory agencies, owners, and stakeholders play in ensuring the integrity and safety of dam structures to prevent catastrophic events and preserve water 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 Bradway Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Brook At Broad Brook | 22 cfs | → |
| Mount Hope River Near Warrenville | 40 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Thompsonville | 18,900 cfs | → |
| Willimantic River Near Coventry | 160 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R Bl E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale | 102 cfs | → |
| Quaboag River At West Brimfield | 259 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bradway Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Wilbur Cross Highway Union
- Bolton Lake (Lower)
- Bigelow Pond
- Coventry Lake
- Kings Island (Connecticut River)
- South End Bridge Agawam
Campgrounds
- Wilderness Lake Campground
- Brialee
- Beech Grove 5
- Westover Arb Military
- Primitve Camping Area
- Highland Campground
Fishing spots
- Trout Hatchery
- Lake Washington Fishing Area
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Baker Cove
- Twotree Island Channel
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- 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 Bradway Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bradway Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bradway 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 Bradway Pond Dam.