Upper Guilford Lakes Dam
Connecticut — New Haven County — EAST RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River | EAST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.33678, -72.68118 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 11, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1929 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Guilford Lakes Improvement Association |
| Other Name | Upper Guilford Lake |
Location Map
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.