Falls Mill Upper Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Nearest CityNORWICH
River/StreamYANTIC RIVER
Coordinates41.53439, -72.09165

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length75 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area97 sq mi
Max Discharge1,480 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Norwich
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00575
Federal IDCT00575
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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