Meadow Ridge Fire Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Meadow Ridge Fire Irrigation Pond Dam in Redding, Connecticut, serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing water for stock or small fish.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 180 feet, with a spillway width of 2 feet. The dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the Meadow Ridge Fire Irrigation Pond Dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2015. The dam has a designated inspection frequency of 7 years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2015. While the dam meets regulatory guidelines, emergency action plans (EAP) and risk assessment measures are not specified in the available data. The dam's location near the unnamed brook highlights its importance in providing essential water resources for the local area, especially in times of need such as fire emergencies or drought conditions.

With its crucial role in fire protection and water supply, the Meadow Ridge Fire Irrigation Pond Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the Fairfield County region of Connecticut. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like this one become increasingly important to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water supply. The dam's association with a federal agency or funding is not indicated, emphasizing the responsibility of private owners to uphold the integrity of these critical structures for the community's benefit and environmental resilience.

Dam Length

180

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

UNNAMED BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

8
       
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Dam Data Reference

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.