Valley Lake Dam
Valley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Valley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Valley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Timber Trails Corporation (private). It impounds the Quaker Brook near Sherman.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 11 acres.
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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Sherman |
| River/Stream | Quaker Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.52650, -73.51049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Timber Trails Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01629 |
| Federal ID | CT01629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |