Lake Mead Dam is a concrete dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 70 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Mead Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mead Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by National Audubon Society (private). It impounds the East Br Byram River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | East Br Byram River |
| Coordinates | 41.10182, -73.68695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | National Audubon Society |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00935 |
| Federal ID | CT00935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |