Taftville Reservoir #1 Dam
Taftville Reservoir #1 Dam is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Taftville Reservoir #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Taftville Reservoir #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Norwich (local government). It impounds the Hunter Brook near Norwich.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,085 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Norwich |
| River/Stream | Hunter Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.56267, -72.06723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,085 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Norwich |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00207 |
| Federal ID | CT00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |