Spectacle Swamp Flood Control Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | WILTON |
| River/Stream | SPECTACLE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.23686, -73.47021 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |