Mamanasco Lake Dam
Mamanasco Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mamanasco Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mamanasco Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Camp, Jr. (private). It impounds the Titicus River Trib near Ridgefield.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 435 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 06/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Ridgefield |
| River/Stream | Titicus River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.31935, -73.52411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Camp, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00220 |
| Federal ID | CT00220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |