Obed Heights Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityOLD SAYBROOK
River/StreamRAGGED ROCK CREEK
Coordinates41.31086, -72.37159

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDavid Murray;Florence Bacon;Gail Murray-Ferris;Piontkowski Revocable Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00414
Federal IDCT00414
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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