Jelliff Mill Pond Dam
Jelliff Mill Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jelliff Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jelliff Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jelliff Mill Falls Homeowners Association;new Canaan Land Conservation Trust (private). It impounds the Noroton River near New Canaan.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 03/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | New Canaan |
| River/Stream | Noroton River |
| Coordinates | 41.11882, -73.50155 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jelliff Mill Falls Homeowners Association;New Canaan Land Conservation Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01103 |
| Federal ID | CT01103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |