Collins Pond Dam
Collins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Collins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Collins Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bretschger;dobbs (private). It impounds the Rippowam River near New Canaan.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | New Canaan |
| River/Stream | Rippowam River |
| Coordinates | 41.16177, -73.53830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bretschger;Dobbs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01107 |
| Federal ID | CT01107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |