Great Brook Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — GREAT BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverGREAT BROOK
Coordinates41.57641, -73.02126

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length423 ft
NID Storage598 acre-ft
Max Storage598 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Waterbury
Other NameGreat Brook Reservoir

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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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