Upper Mianus River Dam
Connecticut — Fairfield County — MIANUS RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River | MIANUS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.11812, -73.60344 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1930 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Ruth Spelke Est |
| Other Name | Upper Mianus Reservoir |
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.