Peat Swamp Reservoir Dam

New Haven County, Connecticut (near +)

River/Stream: BEAVER BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
530 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,990 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
600 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-04-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00088
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.36986, -73.05881
Age
101 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.