Lake Cuheca Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Cuheca Dam is classified as low hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 13.2% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | CT01315 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Cuheca Dam?
Lake Cuheca Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Cuheca Dam?
Lake Cuheca Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Cuheca Dam built?
Lake Cuheca Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Lake Cuheca Dam?
Lake Cuheca 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 Lake Cuheca Dam?
Lake Cuheca Dam has a dam height of 7 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.