Tarrywile Lake Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — PARKS POND BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverPARKS POND BROOK
Coordinates41.37674, -73.45868

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length180 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 24, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Danbury
Other NameTarrywile Lake

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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.

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