Yaskot & Ahearn Spillway

Connecticut, New Haven County, QUINNIPIAC RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverQUINNIPIAC RIVER
Coordinates41.49308, -72.82028

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length80 ft
NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJeffrey Ahearn
Other NameBrittania Spoon CO Dam

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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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