Falls Mill Upper Dam

Connecticut — New London County — YANTIC RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
RiverYANTIC RIVER
Coordinates41.53439, -72.09165

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length75 ft
NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Norwich
Other NameUpper Slater Falls # 1

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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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