Occum

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Nearest CityNorwich
River/StreamShetucket River
Coordinates41.59710, -72.04960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage155 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area465 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Norwich Department of Public Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/12/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCT00576
Federal IDCT00576
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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