Spectacle Swamp Flood Control Dam
Connecticut — Fairfield County — SPECTACLE BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River | SPECTACLE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.23686, -73.47021 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 7, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Other Name | Norwalk Site 7b |
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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.