Maltby No. 1 Dam

New Haven County, Connecticut (near WEST HAVEN)

River/Stream: Unnamed Tributary to West River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
240 ft
Reservoir Storage
260 acre-ft
Year Completed
1862
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
520 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-04-16

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00111
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.30554, -72.97352
Age
164 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.