Falls Village
Falls Village is a concrete dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1913. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Falls Village
The primary purpose of Falls Village 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 Housatonic River near Falls Village.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 634 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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 07/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Falls Village |
| River/Stream | Housatonic River |
| Coordinates | 41.96320, -73.37180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 634 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,855 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | FirstLight Power Services LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00514 |
| Federal ID | CT00514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |