Lake Whitney Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | NEW HAVEN |
| River/Stream | MILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.33688, -72.90990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1861 (165 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 178 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,700 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 | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |