Falls Village

Connecticut — Litchfield County — Housatonic River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverHousatonic River
Coordinates41.96320, -73.37180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage1,135 acre-ft
Max Storage1,135 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerFirstLight Power Services LLC
Other NameGreat Falls Dam

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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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