Chestnut Ridge Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Bethel

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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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