Bantam Hydro Dam
Bantam Hydro Dam is a concrete dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bantam Hydro Dam
The primary purpose of Bantam Hydro Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Firstlight Ct Hydro Llc (public utility). It impounds the Bantam River near Litchfield.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Bantam River |
| Coordinates | 41.72324, -73.23911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | FirstLight CT Hydro LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01019 |
| Federal ID | CT01019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |