Chestnut Ridge Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — UNNAMED

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverUNNAMED
Coordinates41.35072, -73.40096

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 14, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Bethel
Other NameBethel Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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