Lower Rocky Glen Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Nearest CityROCKY GLEN
River/StreamPOOTATUCK RIVER
Coordinates41.42588, -73.28184

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length135 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage43 acre-ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge4,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRocky Glen, LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00311
Federal IDCT00311
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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