Upper Detention Basin Dam

Connecticut, New Haven County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Coordinates41.41215, -72.91095

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status-
Last InspectionFebruary 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary Purpose-
Dam Type-
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerQuinnipiac University
Other NameUpper Detention Basin

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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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