Upper Guilford Lakes Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityGUILFORD
River/StreamEAST RIVER
Coordinates41.33678, -72.68118

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage83 acre-ft
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge630 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGuilford Lakes Improvement Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00412
Federal IDCT00412
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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