Wataba Lake Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — UNNAMED

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverUNNAMED
Coordinates41.34286, -73.49108

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length190 ft
NID Storage231 acre-ft
Max Storage231 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2021
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRidgefield Lakes Association
Other NameWataba Lake

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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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