Beaver Dam Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Beaver Dam Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1901 and is 125 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 898 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00083 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Beaver Dam Association of Stratford;One West Bank;Pagano;Pavia
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaver Dam Lake Dam?
Beaver Dam Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beaver Dam Lake Dam?
Beaver Dam Lake Dam is owned by Beaver Dam Association of Stratford;One West Bank;Pagano;Pavia (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaver Dam Lake Dam built?
Beaver Dam Lake Dam was completed in 1901, making it 125 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Beaver Dam Lake Dam?
Beaver Dam Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beaver Dam Lake Dam?
Beaver Dam Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Beaver Dam Lake Dam last inspected?
Beaver Dam Lake Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.