Cedar Lake Dam
Connecticut — New Haven County — MAD RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River | MAD RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.63615, -72.97025 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 12, 2011 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1869 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Cedar Lake South Shore Assocaition;Town of Wolcott |
| Other Name | Cedar Swamp Pond |
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.