Lake Phipps Dam #3
Connecticut — New Haven County — COVE RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River | COVE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.26488, -72.96927 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 20, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Lake Phipps Special Taxing District |
| Other Name | Lake Phipps |
Location Map
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.