South Lanesville Dike

Connecticut — Litchfield County — Rocky River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverRocky River
Coordinates41.51950, -73.43500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage172,000 acre-ft
Max Storage172,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
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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