North Farms Reservoir Dam
North Farms Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About North Farms Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of North Farms Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Catlin Brook near Wallingford.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 218 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Wallingford |
| River/Stream | Catlin Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.48354, -72.78314 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00035 |
| Federal ID | CT00035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |