Asylum Reservoir #5 Dam
Connecticut — Middlesex County — UNNAMED
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | UNNAMED |
| Coordinates | 41.53729, -72.59987 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 21, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1879 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Connecticut Valley Hospital |
| Other Name | Formerly Asylum Reservoir #2 |
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.