Lake Hayward Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityEAST HADDAM
River/StreamLAKE HAYWARD BROOK
Coordinates41.50946, -72.32567

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1877 (149 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage645 acre-ft
Max Storage645 acre-ft
Normal Storage645 acre-ft
Surface Area184 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge53 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerProperty Owners Association of Lake Hayward
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/29/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00352
Federal IDCT00352
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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