Great Hill Reservior Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CitySHELTON
River/StreamFOURMILE BROOK
Coordinates41.37551, -73.13171

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage378 acre-ft
Max Storage378 acre-ft
Normal Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge810 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Seymour
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00087
Federal IDCT00087
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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