Derby Canal Weir

Connecticut — New Haven County — Housatonic River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverHousatonic River
Coordinates41.32640, -73.10160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length50 ft
NID Storage4,400 acre-ft
Max Storage4,400 acre-ft
Surface Area325 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1870
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeStone
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMcCallum Enterprises I, Limited Partnership

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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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