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Connecticut — Litchfield County — Housatonic River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverHousatonic River
Coordinates41.67590, -73.51140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length156 ft
NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1902
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerFirstLight Power Services LLC

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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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