Cargill Falls

Connecticut — Windham County — Quinebaug River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
RiverQuinebaug River
Coordinates41.91570, -71.91110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length145 ft
NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPutnam Green Power, LLC
Other NamePutnam

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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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