Wyre - Wynd
Wyre - Wynd is a masonry dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wyre - Wynd
The primary purpose of Wyre - Wynd 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 Summit Hydro, Llc (private). It impounds the Quinebaug River near Jewett City.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 483 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 333 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 650 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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 07/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Jewett City |
| River/Stream | Quinebaug River |
| Coordinates | 41.61030, -71.98540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 483 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 333 acres |
| Drainage Area | 650 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Summit Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00539 |
| Federal ID | CT00539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |