Northfield Brook Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — NORTHFIELD BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverNORTHFIELD BROOK
Coordinates41.68160, -73.09046

Physical Characteristics

NID Height111 ft
Dam Height111 ft
Dam Length810 ft
NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 6, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameNorthfield Brook Lake

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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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