Brush Reservoir Dam
Brush Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Brush Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Brush Reservoir 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 Aquarion Water Company Of Connecticut (public utility). It impounds the Grays Pond Brook near Stamford.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Stamford |
| River/Stream | Grays Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.13914, -73.62238 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 184 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00051 |
| Federal ID | CT00051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |