Chestnut Ridge Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityBETHEL
River/StreamUNNAMED
Coordinates41.35072, -73.40096

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage193 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge270 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Bethel
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00075
Federal IDCT00075
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Bethels Pond Dam 0.8 mi Significant Putnam Memorial Park Pond Dam 1.2 mi Significant Putnam Park Pond Dam 1.5 mi Significant Highstead Pond Dam 1.9 mi Significant Mountain Pond Dam 1.9 mi Significant Eureka Lake Dam 2.1 mi High Huntington Pond Dam 2.4 mi Significant King Lake Dam 2.5 mi Significant Schatten Pond Dam 2.8 mi Significant Waubeeka Lake Dam 3.1 mi Significant