Cedar Lake Dam
Cedar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1869. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cedar Lake South Shore Assocaition;town Of Wolcott (private). It impounds the Mad River near Wolcott.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 143 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1869, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 12/12/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Wolcott |
| River/Stream | Mad River |
| Coordinates | 41.63615, -72.97025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1869 (157 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cedar Lake South Shore Assocaition;Town of Wolcott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00295 |
| Federal ID | CT00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |