Wrights Pond Dam

Connecticut — Middlesex County — FALLS RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
RiverFALLS RIVER
Coordinates41.33058, -72.46908

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length292 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NameWrights Pond

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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.

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