Lake Phipps Dam #3

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityWEST HAVEN
River/StreamCOVE RIVER
Coordinates41.26488, -72.96927

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage245 acre-ft
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage245 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Phipps Special Taxing District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/20/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00109
Federal IDCT00109S03
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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