Bleachery Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | NEW MILFORD |
| River/Stream | HOUSATONIC RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.56577, -73.41151 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of New Milford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |