Lake Phipps Dam #1

Connecticut — New Haven County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Coordinates41.26910, -72.96734

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length345 ft
NID Storage320 acre-ft
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLake Phipps Special Taxing District

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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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