Perry Pond Dam
Perry Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Perry Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Perry Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Glazer Group (private). It impounds the Silvermine River near Norwalk.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Norwalk |
| River/Stream | Silvermine River |
| Coordinates | 41.15144, -73.44581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Glazer Group |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01177 |
| Federal ID | CT01177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |