Wire Company Dam #2

Connecticut — New Haven County — LITTLE RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates41.39742, -73.07878

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length75 ft
NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCT Storage Partners LLC
Other NameLittle River

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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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