Silvermine Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — SILVERMINE RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverSILVERMINE RIVER
Coordinates41.16893, -73.47071

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage11 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 13, 2015
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBassock;Clark
Other NameSilvermine Pond

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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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