Shelton Canal Dike
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Shelton |
| River/Stream | Housatonic River |
| Coordinates | 41.32360, -73.10110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 325 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,574 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 448 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | McCallum Enterprises I, Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |