Great Swamp Flood Control Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityRidgefield
River/StreamRIDGEFIELD BROOK
Coordinates41.29685, -73.49115

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length276 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area134 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT05002
Federal IDCT05002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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