Lake Gaillard Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | NORTH BRANFORD |
| River/Stream | BRANFORD RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.33692, -72.77181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,232 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | South Central CT RWA |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |