Upper Shepaug Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | WOODVILLE |
| River/Stream | WEST BR SHEPAUG R |
| Coordinates | 41.74386, -73.30048 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,740 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,942 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14,740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Waterbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |