Samp Mortar Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | FAIRFIELD |
| River/Stream | MILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.18260, -73.26050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 588 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 588 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,270 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Hills Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |