Aspetuck River Dam
Aspetuck River Dam is a dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aspetuck River Dam
The primary purpose of Aspetuck River Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 159 Easton Rd Llc;pure Harbor Holding Limited (private). It impounds the Aspetuck River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Aspetuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.19195, -73.34013 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 159 Easton Rd LLC;Pure Harbor Holding Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01432 |
| Federal ID | CT01432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |