Millers Pond Dam #1
Millers Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Millers Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Millers Pond Dam #1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Matthow (private). It impounds the Norwalk River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 152 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Norwalk River |
| Coordinates | 41.28625, -73.45155 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 152 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Matthow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01240 |
| Federal ID | CT01240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |