Lake Phipps Dam #3, located in West Haven, Connecticut, was completed in 1920 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 8 feet and a length of 125 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 245 acre-feet and a surface area of 24.5 acres. The dam is situated on Cove River in New Haven County and is regulated by the state agency DEEP.
With a high hazard potential, Lake Phipps Dam #3 has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of May 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and is associated with two other structures in the area. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in May 2020.
Despite its moderate risk rating, Lake Phipps Dam #3 remains a vital structure in the area for water resource management and recreation. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find interest in the historical significance and regulatory oversight of this dam, as well as its contribution to the surrounding ecosystem and community.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
125 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
COVE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
245 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
Mill R Nr Hamden
|
30cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
|
455cfs |
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
|
330cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Wallingford
|
213cfs |
Rooster River At Fairfield
|
4cfs |
Mill R Nr Fairfield
|
82cfs |