Lower Ansonia Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — NAUGATUCK RIVER TRIB

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverNAUGATUCK RIVER TRIB
Coordinates41.31967, -73.07427

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length423 ft
NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 13, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1887
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Derby
Other NameLower Derby Hill 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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