Boggs Pond Dam
Boggs Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boggs Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Boggs Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Danbury (local government). It impounds the Middle River Trib, Boggs Brook near Danbury.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Danbury |
| River/Stream | Middle River Trib, Boggs Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.41731, -73.52441 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Danbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01689 |
| Federal ID | CT01689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |