Bogue Brook Reservoir Dam
Bogue Brook Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bogue Brook Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bogue Brook Reservoir Dam 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 New London (local government). It impounds the Bogue Brook near Montville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 344 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a storage capacity of 684 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Montville |
| River/Stream | Bogue Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.43706, -72.20990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 344 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 513 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of New London |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00235 |
| Federal ID | CT00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |