Black Rock Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityWATERBURY
River/StreamBRANCH BROOK
Coordinates41.65764, -73.10541

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length933 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,450 acre-ft
Max Storage8,450 acre-ft
Normal Storage305 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge33,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00508
Federal IDCT00508
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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