Lower Lake Nimham Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyPutnam
Nearest CityTown Of Kent
River/StreamBAILEY BROOK
Coordinates41.47583, -73.73278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length145 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,581 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJULIE S. DALE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/20/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00137
Federal IDNY00137
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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