Menunkatuck Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityNORTH GUILFORD
River/StreamBRANCH BROOK
Coordinates41.37803, -72.71336

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height61 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length248 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage629 acre-ft
Normal Storage629 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,644 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSouth Central CT RWA
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00408
Federal IDCT00408
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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