Peat Swamp Reservoir Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | + |
| River/Stream | BEAVER BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.36986, -73.05881 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | South Central CT RWA |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |