E.a. Whiteford Dam
E.a. Whiteford Dam is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About E.a. Whiteford Dam
The primary purpose of E.a. Whiteford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ingersoll, Et. Al. (private). It impounds the Beaver Brook Trib near Lyme.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 97 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Lyme |
| River/Stream | Beaver Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.42018, -72.29105 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 97 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 398 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ingersoll, Et. Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00422 |
| Federal ID | CT00422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |