East Mountain Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityWATERBURY
River/StreamEAST MOUNTAIN BROOK
Coordinates41.52882, -73.00604

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage580 acre-ft
Max Storage580 acre-ft
Normal Storage420 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Waterbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00032
Federal IDCT00032
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Waterbury Reservoir No. 2 Dam 0.7 mi High Pritchard Pond Dam 1.0 mi Significant Ashe Pond Dam 1.1 mi Significant Murphy Lake Dam 1.2 mi Significant Mad River Dam Homestead Avenue Dam 1.4 mi High Frost Road Pond Dam 1.6 mi Significant Ridge Upper Det Pond 1.6 mi Significant Reilly Pond 1.7 mi Significant Risdon Pond Dam 1.7 mi Significant Union Ice Company Pond Dam 1.8 mi Significant