Fountain Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CitySEYMOUR
River/StreamNAUGATUCK RIVER TRIBUTARY
Coordinates41.35603, -73.09912

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1888 (138 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge138 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Ansonia
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/21/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00025
Federal IDCT00025
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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