Bladens River Dam
Bladens River Dam is a masonry dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1906. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bladens River Dam
The primary purpose of Bladens River 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 Beach Properties Limited (private). It impounds the Bladens River near Seymour.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Seymour |
| River/Stream | Bladens River |
| Coordinates | 41.39663, -73.05839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 940 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Beach Properties Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00602 |
| Federal ID | CT00602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |