Indian Lake Dam
Indian Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Indian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Lake Association (private). It impounds the Indian River near Milford.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 45 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 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 03/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Milford |
| River/Stream | Indian River |
| Coordinates | 41.24882, -73.01524 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indian Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00565 |
| Federal ID | CT00565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |