Putnam Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Coordinates41.08452, -73.64134

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length640 ft
NID Storage1,775 acre-ft
Max Storage1,775 acre-ft
Surface Area105 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAquarion Water Company of Connecticut

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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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