J B Taylor Dam is a concrete dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About J B Taylor Dam
The primary purpose of J B Taylor Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Siafakas (private). It impounds the Moodus River Trib.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Moodus River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.50106, -72.46977 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Siafakas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00845 |
| Federal ID | CT00845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |