Ravenswood Dam
Ravenswood Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ravenswood Dam
The primary purpose of Ravenswood 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 Strathmore Woods Section 3 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mill River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mill River |
| Coordinates | 41.48564, -72.89237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Strathmore Woods Section 3 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01754 |
| Federal ID | CT01754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |