Taftville Hydro Dam #4
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | NORWICH |
| River/Stream | SHETUCKET RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.57254, -72.04566 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1867 (159 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,712 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,712 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 511 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,075 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | FirstLight Power Resources |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |