Fairview Reservoir Dam And Dikes
Fairview Reservoir Dam And Dikes is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1868. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairview Reservoir Dam And Dikes
The primary purpose of Fairview Reservoir Dam And Dikes is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Norwich (local government). It impounds the Bobbin Mill Brook near Norwichtown.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1868, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/14/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Norwichtown |
| River/Stream | Bobbin Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.56021, -72.08197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 648 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Norwich |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00205 |
| Federal ID | CT00205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |