Samp Mortar Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — MILL RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverMILL RIVER
Coordinates41.18260, -73.26051

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage588 acre-ft
Max Storage588 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Hills Association, Inc.
Other NameLake Hills Dam

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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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