Eureka Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityBETHEL
River/StreamUN-NAMED TRIBUTARY TO MURPHY BROOK
Coordinates41.36308, -73.43797

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1878 (148 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge29 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Bethel
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00077
Federal IDCT00077
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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