Shelton Canal Dike
Shelton Canal Dike is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shelton Canal Dike
The primary purpose of Shelton Canal Dike is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Mccallum Enterprises I, Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Housatonic River near Shelton.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 325 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,574 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Shelton |
| River/Stream | Housatonic River |
| Coordinates | 41.32360, -73.10110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 325 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,574 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 448 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | McCallum Enterprises I, Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00026 |
| Federal ID | CT00026S003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |