Stepney Dam
Stepney Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stepney Dam
The primary purpose of Stepney Dam 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 Aquarion Water Company Of Connecticut (public utility). It impounds the W Br Pequonnock R near Monroe.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 139 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1927, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Monroe |
| River/Stream | W Br Pequonnock R |
| Coordinates | 41.31499, -73.26081 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 139 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01840 |
| Federal ID | CT01840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |