Grupes Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityPINE HILL
River/StreamSILVERMINE RIVER
Coordinates41.18968, -73.48875

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length235 ft
Year Completed1871 (155 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage311 acre-ft
Max Storage311 acre-ft
Normal Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge2,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Norwalk
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00057
Federal IDCT00057
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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