Upper Kohanza Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityDANBURY
River/StreamKOHANZA BROOK
Coordinates41.42286, -73.49002

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1866 (160 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage31 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge525 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Danbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00062
Federal IDCT00062
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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