West Thompson Dam
Connecticut — Windham County — QUINEBAUG RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| River | QUINEBAUG RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.94592, -71.89862 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
| NID Storage | 47,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 5, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Other Name | West Thompson Lake |
Location Map
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.