Wildlife Marsh #2 Dam
Wildlife Marsh #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wildlife Marsh #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Wildlife Marsh #2 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the E Br Masonryhouse Bk near Chaplin.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Chaplin |
| River/Stream | E Br Masonryhouse Bk |
| Coordinates | 41.81905, -72.13122 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00656 |
| Federal ID | CT00656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |