Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807) dam
Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807)
Buckley Pond Dam, also known as Sasco Mill Dam, is a historic concrete structure located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Built in 1885 for the primary purpose of recreation, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 110 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Sasco Brook and covers a surface area of 9.2 acres, with a drainage area of 8.54 square miles.
Despite its age and historical significance, Buckley Pond Dam is in poor condition and has been classified as having a significant hazard potential. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in 1987, and it is owned privately, with state regulation and permitting in place for maintenance and inspections. The dam poses a risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of the community and the preservation of this historic structure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will be intrigued by the challenges and opportunities presented by the management of Buckley Pond Dam in balancing recreational use with infrastructure integrity and public safety.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sasco Brook Near Southport | 5 cfs | → |
| Mill R Nr Fairfield | 7 cfs | → |
| Saugatuck R Nr Westport | 27 cfs | → |
| Rooster River At Fairfield | 8 cfs | → |
| Norwalk R At South Wilton | 18 cfs | → |
| Fivemile River Near New Canaan | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807).
Boat launches
- Hillspoint Road Westport
- Saugatuck River
- Roosevelt Road Westport
- Housatonic River State Boat Launch
- Huntington Street Shelton
- Shipyard Lane Milford
Campgrounds
- Youth Camp Ii
- Youth Camp Iii
- Youth Camp I
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Kettletown State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In The Santa Monica Mountains To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
- West Fork - Headwaters (Se 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 14, T2n, R12w) To Cogswell Reservoir (Ne 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 24, T2n, R9w
- Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
Track Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807) in the Snoflo app
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About Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807)
Where does the data for Buckley Pond Dam (Also #15807) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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