Tantaquidgeon
Tantaquidgeon is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tantaquidgeon
The primary purpose of Tantaquidgeon is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bia (federal).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Coordinates | 41.47890, -72.07950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,361 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01639 |
| Federal ID | CT01639 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |