Farringtons Pond Dam
Farringtons Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Farringtons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Farringtons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Back O' Beyond, Inc. (private). It impounds the Sawmill River Trib near Danbury.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Danbury |
| River/Stream | Sawmill River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.40259, -73.53693 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Back O' Beyond, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00072 |
| Federal ID | CT00072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |