Lake Hayward Dam, located in East Haddam, Connecticut, is a private concrete structure completed in 1877 primarily for recreational purposes.
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With a height of 10 feet and a length of 100 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 645 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area with a surface area of 184.5 acres and a drainage area of 2.49 square miles. The dam's spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 23 feet, can discharge a maximum of 53 cubic feet per second.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2019, the Lake Hayward Dam poses a significant hazard potential, prompting a seven-year inspection frequency to ensure public safety. The hazard potential is classified as moderate, with risk management measures yet to be specified. Located along the Lake Hayward Brook, the dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols. Overall, Lake Hayward Dam stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure for both recreation and water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1877 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
LAKE HAYWARD BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
184.5 |
Drainage Area |
2.49 |
Nid Storage |
645 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
10 |
Eightmile R At North Plain
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24cfs |
East Branch Eightmile River Near North Lyme
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29cfs |
Salmon River Near East Hampton
|
119cfs |
Yantic River At Yantic
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147cfs |
Connecticut R At Middle Haddam
|
14900cfs |
Shetucket River At Taftville
|
885cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Youth Site 1
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Youth Site 2
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Laurel Lock Camp
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Camp Bethel
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