Wigwam Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityWATERTOWN
River/StreamBRANCH BROOK
Coordinates41.66420, -73.12792

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,946 acre-ft
Max Storage2,946 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,946 acre-ft
Surface Area114 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge13,132 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Waterbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00615
Federal IDCT00615
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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