Riverdance Mill Dam is a masonry dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 75 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 Riverdance Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Riverdance Mill Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Smith (private). It impounds the East Aspetuck River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | East Aspetuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.67991, -73.35480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Smith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01388 |
| Federal ID | CT01388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |