Gravel Pit Pond Dam
Gravel Pit Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Gravel Pit Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gravel Pit Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Design Land Developer Of Newtown, Inc. (private). It impounds the Cold Spring Brook.
The dam stands 1 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Cold Spring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.36924, -73.26906 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 1 ft |
| Dam Height | 1 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Design Land Developer of Newtown, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01143 |
| Federal ID | CT01143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |