Happy Acres Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Nearest CityASHFORD
River/StreamLOWRY BROOK
Coordinates41.86765, -72.20704

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage410 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge230 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThe Salvation Army
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00464
Federal IDCT00464
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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