Popes Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityWILTON
River/StreamBARRETTS BROOK
Coordinates41.21653, -73.45369

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,460 acre-ft
Max Storage1,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage980 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge7,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSouth Norwalk Electric and Water
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00214
Federal IDCT00214
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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