Danbury Dike No. 1

Connecticut — Fairfield County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Coordinates41.42740, -73.44910

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length873 ft
NID Storage172,000 acre-ft
Max Storage172,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerFirstLight Power Services LLC

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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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