Shelton Reservoir #3 Dam
Shelton Reservoir #3 Dam is a masonry dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shelton Reservoir #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Shelton Reservoir #3 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Shelton (local government). It impounds the Curtiss Brook near Shelton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Shelton |
| River/Stream | Curtiss Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.30868, -73.11991 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Shelton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00094 |
| Federal ID | CT00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |