Bleachery Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityNEW MILFORD
River/StreamHOUSATONIC RIVER
Coordinates41.56577, -73.41151

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area1,120 sq mi
Max Discharge21,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of New Milford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00229
Federal IDCT00229
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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