Norwalk River Dam No. 2 Rehabilitation

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford is currently closed due to recent water damage impacting multiple areas of the building. We are working to remediate the situation and get the building back open to staff and the public as soon as possible. While the building is closed, Staff continue to work either remotely or in alternate locations. We continue to be able to receive documents via U.S. Mail or courier service, and our electronic file submittal protocols remain unchanged. For updates, please click 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