Cheshire Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Coordinates41.50289, -72.94719

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length168 ft
NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSouth Central CT RWA

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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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