Home › Connecticut › New Haven County › Cedar Lake DamCedar Lake Dam Cedar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1869. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Significant Hazard Satisfactory Condition Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Location State Connecticut County New Haven Nearest City Wolcott River/Stream Mad River Coordinates 41.63615, -72.97025
Physical Characteristics Dam Type Earth NID Height 17 ft Dam Height 17 ft Dam Length 315 ft Year Completed 1869 (157 years old)
Storage & Hydraulics NID Storage 1,700 acre-ft Max Storage 1,700 acre-ft Normal Storage 1,200 acre-ft Surface Area 143 acres Drainage Area 0 sq mi Max Discharge 265 cfs Spillway Type Uncontrolled
Ownership & Safety Purpose Recreation Owner Cedar Lake South Shore Assocaition;Town of Wolcott Owner Type Private Hazard Classification Significant Condition Assessment Satisfactory Last Inspection 12/12/2011 Emergency Action Plan Yes