Isinglass Reservoir Dam

Isinglass Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Isinglass Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Isinglass Reservoir 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 Aquarion Water Company Of Connecticut (public utility). It impounds the Far Mill River near Huntington.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.

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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2021.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityHuntington
River/StreamFar Mill River
Coordinates41.29100, -73.17566

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length125 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAquarion Water Company of Connecticut
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/16/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT01269
Federal IDCT01269
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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