Upper Detention Basin Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Coordinates41.41215, -72.91095

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCT01810
Federal IDCT01810
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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