Old Daniels Dam
Old Daniels Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Old Daniels Dam
The primary purpose of Old Daniels Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Klausen Builders, Llc (private). It impounds the Fivemile River near Ballouville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Ballouville |
| River/Stream | Fivemile River |
| Coordinates | 41.88280, -71.85052 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Klausen Builders, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00168 |
| Federal ID | CT00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |