Canoe Brook Lake Dam dam
Canoe Brook Lake Dam
Canoe Brook Lake Dam, located in Trumbull, Connecticut, is a private recreational dam built in 1870 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. The dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 360 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet and a surface area of 62 acres. The dam regulates the flow of Canoe Brook and has a maximum discharge capacity of 3,150 cubic feet per second.
The dam is state-regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in May 2020 was marked as satisfactory. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are in place, highlighting the commitment to safety and preparedness in the face of potential hazards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the historical significance and engineering marvel of Canoe Brook Lake Dam, as well as the efforts taken to mitigate risks and ensure its continued safe operation. The dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem, providing recreational opportunities while also balancing the need for flood control and water management in the region. Its location in the picturesque Fairfield County adds to its allure, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in dams, water resources, and environmental conservation.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Canoe Brook Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster River At Fairfield | 4 cfs | → |
| Mill R Nr Fairfield | 5 cfs | → |
| Sasco Brook Near Southport | 4 cfs | → |
| Saugatuck River Near Redding | 19 cfs | → |
| Saugatuck R Nr Westport | 20 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River At Stevenson | 466 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canoe Brook Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Huntington Street Shelton
- Housatonic River State Boat Launch
- Lake Housatonic
- Shipyard Lane Milford
- Hillspoint Road Westport
- Saugatuck River
Campgrounds
- Youth Camp Iii
- Youth Camp Ii
- Youth Camp I
- Kettletown State Park
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Canoe Brook Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Canoe Brook Lake Dam
Where does the data for Canoe Brook Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Canoe Brook Lake Dam.