Quonnipaug Lake Dam
Connecticut — New Haven County — WEST RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River | WEST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.37999, -72.70557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 12, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1850 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Guilford |
| Other Name | Quonnipaug Lake |
Location Map
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.