Factory Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityGEORGETOWN
River/StreamNORWALK RIVER
Coordinates41.26025, -73.43058

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length175 ft
Year Completed1874 (152 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage192 acre-ft
Max Storage192 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge2,500 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGeorgetown Land Development Co. LLC
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00217
Federal IDCT00217
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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