Serenity Pond Dam
Serenity Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Serenity Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Serenity Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, Inc.;unity Realty Llc (private). It impounds the Pequonnock River Tr.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Pequonnock River Tr |
| Coordinates | 41.23520, -73.17867 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, Inc.;Unity Realty LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01356 |
| Federal ID | CT01356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |