Falls Village

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityFalls Village
River/StreamHousatonic River
Coordinates41.96320, -73.37180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,135 acre-ft
Max Storage1,135 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,135 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area634 sq mi
Max Discharge1,855 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerFirstLight Power Services LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00514
Federal IDCT00514
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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