Lower Detention Basin Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityHamden
Coordinates41.40956, -72.91012

Physical Characteristics

NID Height4 ft
Dam Height4 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4 acre-ft
Max Storage4 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

OwnerQuinnipiac University
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01809
Federal IDCT01809
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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