Wepawaug Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityORANGE
River/StreamWEPAWAUG RIVER
Coordinates41.30421, -73.03000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,331 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage117 acre-ft
Max Storage117 acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSouth Central CT RWA
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00086
Federal IDCT00086
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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