Colebrook River Dam - Saddle Dike

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityCOLEBROOK
River/StreamWEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER
Coordinates41.99869, -73.04522

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134,000 acre-ft
Max Storage134,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage47,500 acre-ft
Surface Area750 acres
Drainage Area118 sq mi
Max Discharge92,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/08/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00506
Federal IDCT00506S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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