Lees Pond #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 143 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 Lees Pond #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Lees Pond #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC (private). It impounds the Lees Pond Brook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 143 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Lees Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.37165, -73.47017 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00810 |
| Federal ID | CT00810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |