Farm Brook Flood Control Site #1 Dam
Farm Brook Flood Control Site #1 Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Farm Brook Flood Control Site #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Farm Brook Flood Control Site #1 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Farm Brook Trib near Hamden.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/24/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Hamden |
| River/Stream | Farm Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.39519, -72.94359 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00657 |
| Federal ID | CT00657 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |