Parks Pond Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 279 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Parks Pond Dam #2
The primary purpose of Parks Pond Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Danbury (local government). It impounds the Parks Pond Bk Trib.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 279 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, 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 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 07/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Parks Pond Bk Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.37528, -73.45252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 279 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Danbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT50011 |
| Federal ID | CT50011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |