Waubeeka Lake Dam
Waubeeka Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Waubeeka Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Waubeeka Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Waubeeka Association, Inc (private). It impounds the West Redding Bk Trib near Danbury.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Danbury |
| River/Stream | West Redding Bk Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.34879, -73.46093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Waubeeka Association, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00065 |
| Federal ID | CT00065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |