Far Mill River Dam
Far Mill River Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Far Mill River Dam
The primary purpose of Far Mill River Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mucci (private). It impounds the Farmill River near Shelton.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 143 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Shelton |
| River/Stream | Farmill River |
| Coordinates | 41.28795, -73.14212 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mucci |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01270 |
| Federal ID | CT01270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |