Swan Lake Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — Little River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverLittle River
Coordinates41.41814, -73.10947

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length325 ft
NID Storage278 acre-ft
Max Storage278 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 8, 2019
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSwan Lake Estates
Other NameSwan 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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