Taftville Reservoir #2 Dam
Taftville Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Taftville Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Taftville Reservoir #2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Norwich (local government). It impounds the Unnamed near Occum.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2016.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Occum |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 41.57269, -72.05748 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Norwich |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00201 |
| Federal ID | CT00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |