Siscowit Reservoir Dam
Connecticut — Fairfield County — RIPPOWAM RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River | RIPPOWAM RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.19302, -73.52409 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1865 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut |
| Other Name | Siscowit Reservoir |
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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.