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Connecticut — New London County — Shetucket River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
RiverShetucket River
Coordinates41.59710, -72.04960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Norwich Department of Public Utilities

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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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