Babcock Pond Dam
Babcock Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Babcock Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Babcock Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shen (private). It impounds the Horseneck Brook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Horseneck Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.10028, -73.63636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00942 |
| Federal ID | CT00942 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |