Murphy Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityNEWTOWN
River/StreamCURTIS POND BROOK
Coordinates41.39892, -73.25149

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length138 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJoyce
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00314
Federal IDCT00314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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