North Alvia Chase Reservoir Dam
North Alvia Chase Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Alvia Chase Reservoir Dam
North Alvia Chase Reservoir Dam is a dam in Windham, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Wright Investors Service Holdings, Inc. (private). It impounds the Whetstone Brook.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 81 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| River/Stream | Whetstone Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.85185, -71.80423 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 81 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wright Investors Service Holdings, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01822 |
| Federal ID | CT01822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |