Mackenzie Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityNORTH BRANFORD
River/StreamMUDDY RIVER
Coordinates41.43680, -72.77843

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,100 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge4,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Wallingford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/13/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00037
Federal IDCT00037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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