Bladens River Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CitySEYMOUR
River/StreamBLADENS RIVER
Coordinates41.39663, -73.05839

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge940 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBeach Properties Limited
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/06/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00602
Federal IDCT00602
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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