Lake Whitney Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Coordinates41.33688, -72.90990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage3,600 acre-ft
Max Storage3,600 acre-ft
Surface Area178 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1861
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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