Lake Bethany Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Lake Watrous |
| River/Stream | West River |
| Coordinates | 41.41292, -72.96832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,994 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,994 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,645 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 |