Lake Bethany Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityLake Watrous
River/StreamWest River
Coordinates41.41292, -72.96832

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
Year Completed1892 (134 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,994 acre-ft
Max Storage1,994 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,850 acre-ft
Surface Area105 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,645 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSouth Central CT RWA
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00308
Federal IDCT00308
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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