Blanchard Pond Dam
Blanchard Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Blanchard Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Blanchard 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 Howatson (private). It impounds the Silvermine River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 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 | Silvermine River |
| Coordinates | 41.15928, -73.45217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Howatson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01451 |
| Federal ID | CT01451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |