Upper Mianus River Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CitySTAMFORD
River/StreamMIANUS RIVER
Coordinates41.11812, -73.60344

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height3 ft
Dam Height3 ft
Dam Length60 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area70 sq mi
Max Discharge810 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRuth Spelke Est
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01703
Federal IDCT01703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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