Ridge Pond Dam
Ridge 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 Ridge Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ridge Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Heckart (private). It impounds the East Br Mianus River.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 42 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, 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. 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 09/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | East Br Mianus River |
| Coordinates | 41.16193, -73.58317 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 42 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Heckart |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01320 |
| Federal ID | CT01320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |