Maltby #2 Dam, also known as Maltby Lake North Dam #2, is a concrete structure located in West Haven, Connecticut.
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Built in 1862, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans a length of 800 feet, with a spillway width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 172 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Maltby #2 Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of November 2019 was deemed satisfactory. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) assigned date not specified. With its critical role in providing water supply to the region, Maltby #2 Dam remains an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure, warranting ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1862 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Mill R Nr Hamden
|
21cfs |
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
|
280cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
|
455cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Wallingford
|
124cfs |
Rooster River At Fairfield
|
3cfs |
Pomperaug River At Southbury
|
72cfs |