Bleachery Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — HOUSATONIC RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | HOUSATONIC RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.56577, -73.41151 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of New Milford |
| Other Name | Bleachery Pond |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.