Blind Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 110 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Blind Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Blind Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Imbres;walker (private). It impounds the Byram River Trib.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 8 acres.
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 06/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Byram River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.04537, -73.67585 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Imbres;walker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01801 |
| Federal ID | CT01801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |