Cheshire Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | MIXVILLE |
| River/Stream | MIXVILLE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.50289, -72.94719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 168 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,086 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | South Central CT RWA |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |