Fisher Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fisher Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fisher Pond 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 Donald & Meryl Gummer (private). It impounds the Moore Brook near Salisbury.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Salisbury |
| River/Stream | Moore Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.03208, -73.42442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 145 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Donald & Meryl Gummer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00595 |
| Federal ID | CT00595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |