Hop Brook Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — HOP BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverHOP BROOK
Coordinates41.51423, -73.06648

Physical Characteristics

NID Height89 ft
Dam Height89 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage23,000 acre-ft
Max Storage23,000 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 24, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameHop Brook 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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