Frye Lake Dam
Frye Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frye Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Frye Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Neuman;suarez (private). It impounds the Greenwich Creek near Greenwich.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Greenwich Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.08029, -73.60428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Neuman;Suarez |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00940 |
| Federal ID | CT00940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |