Beaver Dam Lake Dam

Connecticut — Fairfield County — PUMPKIN GROUND BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
RiverPUMPKIN GROUND BROOK
Coordinates41.24887, -73.13878

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,550 ft
NID Storage1,216 acre-ft
Max Storage1,216 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 27, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBeaver Dam Association of Stratford;One West Bank;Pagano;Pavia
Other NameBeaver Dam Lake

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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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