Higganum Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | HIGGANUM |
| River/Stream | PONSET BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.49318, -72.55929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 771 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 771 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,710 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |