Higganum Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Middlesex County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Coordinates41.49318, -72.55929

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length875 ft
NID Storage771 acre-ft
Max Storage771 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1868
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerConnecticut DEEP

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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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