Lower Rocky Glen Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — POOTATUCK RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverPOOTATUCK RIVER
Coordinates41.42588, -73.28184

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length135 ft
NID Storage43 acre-ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1870
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerRocky Glen, LLC
Other NameSandy Hook

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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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