Prior Fish & Wildlife Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 412 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Prior Fish & Wildlife Dam
The primary purpose of Prior Fish & Wildlife 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 Gourlie (private). It impounds the No Running Bk Trib.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, 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 | Windham |
| River/Stream | No Running Bk Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.95861, -71.98797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Gourlie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01932 |
| Federal ID | CT01932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |