Scotland is an other dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 481 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Scotland
The primary purpose of Scotland 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 Power Services LLC (public utility). It impounds the Shetucket River near Baltic.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 481 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 134 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 429 square miles. Completed in 1909, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2018.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Baltic |
| River/Stream | Shetucket River |
| Coordinates | 41.66430, -72.12120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 481 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 134 acres |
| Drainage Area | 429 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Firstlight Power Services LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00192 |
| Federal ID | CT00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |