Godfrey Pond Dam
Godfrey Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1783. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Godfrey Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Godfrey Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Nature Conservancy (private). It impounds the W Br Saugatuck River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 3 acres. Completed in 1783, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 10/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | W Br Saugatuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.23364, -73.39582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1783 (243 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Nature Conservancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01909 |
| Federal ID | CT01909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |