Fairy Lake Dike
Fairy Lake Dike is a dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fairy Lake Dike
The primary purpose of Fairy Lake Dike 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 City Of New London (local government).
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 780 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Coordinates | 41.46888, -72.25528 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of New London |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00373 |
| Federal ID | CT00373S02 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |