Thomaston Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — NAUGATUCK RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverNAUGATUCK RIVER
Coordinates41.69502, -73.06231

Physical Characteristics

NID Height137 ft
Dam Height137 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage63,000 acre-ft
Max Storage63,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 14, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameDry 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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