Curtis Pond Dam
Curtis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1856. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Curtis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Curtis Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Newtown (local government). It impounds the Curtis Pond Brook near Berkshire.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1856, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/22/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Berkshire |
| River/Stream | Curtis Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.40704, -73.25707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Town of Newtown |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00312 |
| Federal ID | CT00312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |