Shepaug
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Berkshire Estates |
| River/Stream | Housatonic River |
| Coordinates | 41.44790, -73.29640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 138 ft |
| Dam Height | 138 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,870 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,391 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 162,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | FirstLight Power Services LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |