Old Quarry Dam
Old Quarry Dam is a dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Quarry Dam
Old Quarry Dam is a dam in Litchfield, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Specialty Minerals, Inc. (private). It impounds the Blackberry River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Blackberry River |
| Coordinates | 42.02932, -73.31187 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Specialty Minerals, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01852 |
| Federal ID | CT01852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |