East Mountain Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — EAST MOUNTAIN BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverEAST MOUNTAIN BROOK
Coordinates41.52882, -73.00604

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage580 acre-ft
Max Storage580 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Waterbury
Other NameEast Mountain 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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