East Branch Flood Control Dam
East Branch Flood Control Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Branch Flood Control Dam
The primary purpose of East Branch Flood Control Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the East Br Naugatuck River near Torrrington.
The dam stands 92 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a storage capacity of 6,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/23/2023.
At 92 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Torrrington |
| River/Stream | East Br Naugatuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.83577, -73.12027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00498 |
| Federal ID | CT00498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |