Obed Heights Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
State
Connecticut
County
Middlesex
Nearest City
Old Saybrook
River/Stream
Ragged Rock Creek
Coordinates
41.31086, -72.37159
Physical Characteristics
Dam Type
Earth
NID Height
15 ft
Dam Height
15 ft
Dam Length
460 ft
Year Completed
1880 (146 years old)
Storage & Hydraulics
NID Storage
41 acre-ft
Max Storage
41 acre-ft
Normal Storage
25 acre-ft
Surface Area
25 acres
Drainage Area
1 sq mi
Spillway Type
Uncontrolled
Ownership & Safety
Purpose
Recreation
Owner
David Murray;Florence Bacon;Gail Murray-Ferris;Piontkowski Revocable Trust