Lower Lake Phipps Dam is a dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall and 125 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lower Lake Phipps Dam
Lower Lake Phipps Dam is a dam in New Haven, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Lake Phipps Special Taxing District (private).
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across.
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 | New Haven |
| Coordinates | 41.27047, -72.96033 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lake Phipps Special Taxing District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01908 |
| Federal ID | CT01908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |