Obed Heights Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Middlesex County — RAGGED ROCK CREEK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
RiverRAGGED ROCK CREEK
Coordinates41.31086, -72.37159

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length460 ft
NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDavid Murray;Florence Bacon;Gail Murray-Ferris;Piontkowski Revocable Trust
Other NameObed Heights Reservoir

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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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