North Stamford Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityRIDGEWAY
River/StreamRIPPOWAM RIVER
Coordinates41.12494, -73.54015

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,065 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,060 acre-ft
Max Storage2,060 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,571 acre-ft
Surface Area132 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge7,350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAquarion Water Company of Connecticut
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00048
Federal IDCT00048
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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