Thomaston Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityTHOMASTON
River/StreamNAUGATUCK RIVER
Coordinates41.69502, -73.06231

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height137 ft
Dam Height137 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63,000 acre-ft
Max Storage63,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area97 sq mi
Max Discharge132,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00501
Federal IDCT00501
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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