Lake Chaffee Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Nearest CityASHFORD
River/StreamMOUNTT HOPE RIVER TRIB
Coordinates41.93985, -72.19249

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height3 ft
Dam Height3 ft
Dam Length21 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage412 acre-ft
Max Storage412 acre-ft
Normal Storage412 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFerence;Lake Chaffee Improvement Association;Richards
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00466
Federal IDCT00466
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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