Norwalk River Dam No. 2 Rehabilitation

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Norwalk River Flood Control System

NRCS Rehabilitation Project

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection partners with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to maintain seven flood control systems in the state of Connecticut. The Norwalk River Watershed consists of two flood control dams including the Norwalk River Watershed Dam No. 2, also known as Great Swamp Dam, located in Ridgefield. An assessment by NRCS of the Norwalk River Flood Control System revealed that Great Swamp Dam does not meet their current design criteria and standard and therefore, a rehabilitation plan is being developed.

Picture of Norwalk River Watershed