Curtis Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Curtis Pond Dam, located in Berkshire, Connecticut, serves a primary purpose of irrigation and was completed in 1856.


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Summary

This concrete dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 240 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on Curtis Pond Brook, the dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

With a significant hazard potential, Curtis Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last assessment in 2013. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a vital role in managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.73 square miles. The dam's spillway width measures 25 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 620 cubic feet per second in case of emergencies.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the management and maintenance of dams like Curtis Pond Dam become increasingly important. With its historical significance and crucial role in irrigation, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of Curtis Pond Dam is essential for water resource management in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Year Completed

1856

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

CURTIS POND BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

6.1

Drainage Area

1.73

Nid Storage

80

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.