West Lake Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Coordinates41.40458, -73.49778

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length950 ft
NID Storage2,440 acre-ft
Max Storage1,665 acre-ft
Surface Area248 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Danbury

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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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