Mad River Dam Homestead Avenue Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — MAD RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverMAD RIVER
Coordinates41.54963, -73.00649

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length492 ft
NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 20, 2012
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDeAngelis
Other NameMad River

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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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