Shadow Lake Dam

Fairfield County, Connecticut (near Ridgefield)

River/Stream: Trib to Miry Brook

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
410 ft
Reservoir Storage
80 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
930 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-04-22

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT01614
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.36996, -73.50822
Age
89 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.