Billings Avery Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Nearest CityLEDYARD
River/StreamBILLINGS AVERY BROOK
Coordinates41.44816, -72.03873

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,900 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Groton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/11/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00563
Federal IDCT00563
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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