Padanaram Reservoir Dam
Connecticut — Fairfield County — PADANARUM BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River | PADANARUM BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.43171, -73.48323 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 22, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1883 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Danbury |
| Other Name | Padanaram Reservoir |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.