Wooley Pond Dam
Wooley Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1800. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wooley Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wooley Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Greenwich (local government). It impounds the Byram River near Greenwich.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 72 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1800, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Byram River |
| Coordinates | 41.07926, -73.69603 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 72 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Greenwich |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00532 |
| Federal ID | CT00532 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |