West Thompson Dam

Windham County, Connecticut (near PUTNAM)

River/Stream: QUINEBAUG RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
70 ft
Dam Length
2,550 ft
Reservoir Storage
47,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
63,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-05-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00502
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.94592, -71.89862
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.