Curtis Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityBERKSHIRE
River/StreamCURTIS POND BROOK
Coordinates41.40704, -73.25707

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1856 (170 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge620 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTown of Newtown
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/22/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00312
Federal IDCT00312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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