Lake Dawson Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | WOODBRIDGE |
| River/Stream | WEST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.36794, -72.97973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,900 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 |