Mechanicsville

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Nearest CityThompson
River/StreamFrench River
Coordinates41.94330, -71.89520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage330 acre-ft
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage330 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area112 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSaywatt Hydroelectric, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/10/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCT00182
Federal IDCT00182
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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