Easton Reservoir Dam
MILL RIVER·
Fairfield, Connecticut·
Built 1926·
Concrete·
123 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 123 ft (taller than 99.3% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 36.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 488 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00020 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 27, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEEP
Ownership
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Easton Reservoir Dam?
Easton Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Easton Reservoir Dam?
Easton Reservoir Dam is owned by Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut (Public Utility).
When was Easton Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Easton Reservoir Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2020.
When was Easton Reservoir Dam built?
Easton Reservoir Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.