Mianus River Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — MIANUS RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverMIANUS RIVER
Coordinates41.04277, -73.58937

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage525 acre-ft
Max Storage525 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 29, 2021
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Greenwich
Other NameMianus Pond

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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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