Baltic Reservoir Dam (west)
Baltic Reservoir Dam (west) is a concrete dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Baltic Reservoir Dam (west)
The primary purpose of Baltic Reservoir Dam (west) 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 Town Of Sprague (local government). It impounds the Shetucket River Trib near Sprague.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Sprague |
| River/Stream | Shetucket River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.62232, -72.07634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Sprague |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00469 |
| Federal ID | CT00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |