Tarrywile Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityDANBURY
River/StreamPARKS POND BROOK
Coordinates41.37674, -73.45868

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length180 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area320 sq mi
Max Discharge235 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Danbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/24/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00071
Federal IDCT00071
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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