Mad River Dam Homestead Avenue Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityWATERBURY
River/StreamMAD RIVER
Coordinates41.54963, -73.00649

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length492 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge4,860 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDeAngelis
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/20/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00030
Federal IDCT00030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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