Dolbeare Dam
Dolbeare Dam is a stone dam located in New London County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dolbeare Dam
Dolbeare Dam is a dam in New London, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Town Of Salem (local government). It impounds the Fraser Brook.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| River/Stream | Fraser Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.48159, -72.25294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of Salem |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01870 |
| Federal ID | CT01870 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |