Sandy Hook
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Rocky Glen |
| River/Stream | Pootatuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.43310, -73.27660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Sandy Hook Hydro LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |