River Run Dam
River Run Dam is a masonry dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About River Run Dam
The primary purpose of River Run Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pribble (private). It impounds the Little River near Mansfield.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Mansfield |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 41.80650, -72.05565 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pribble |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01813 |
| Federal ID | CT01813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |