Lake Bethany Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — West River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverWest River
Coordinates41.41292, -72.96832

Physical Characteristics

NID Height66 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage1,995 acre-ft
Max Storage1,995 acre-ft
Surface Area105 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 26, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1892
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerSouth Central CT RWA
Other NameBethany Lake 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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